CNS
Another name for nerve cell.
Neuron
The two main sub-systems
Autonomic & Somatic
Body's Largest Organ
SKIN
What is the largest part of the brain?
Cerebrum
The study of the nervous system
Neuroscience (neurology)
What is the Central Nervous System made of?
The Brain, Spinal Cord , and Nerves.
When nerves work together or independently it causes what interaction?
Reflex Action
Responsible for eliminating solid, gas , liquid waste products from the body.
Excretory System
What is the function of the brain?
Controls our thoughts , memory , speech , movement , and many organ functions.
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
The Central Nervous System and The Peripheral Nervous System.
How many sets of pairs of nerves does Cranial nerve have?
12
Primarily responsible for sending facial sensations to the brain and function of chewing.
Trigeminal Nerve
What gland in the reproductive system produces white blood cells for immune function
Thymus
How long is the spinal cord?
18 inches long
Responsible for all involuntary body functions
Autonomic Nervous System
Chemical that transmit information to the brain.
Neurotransmitters
___ ___ is the pathway to the brain
___ ___ is the pathway to the muscle
Sensory nerve & Motor Nerve
Name the 5 systems in the Autonomic Nervous System?
Digestive , Excretory , Respiratory , Endocrine , and Reproductive.
Name all the lobes of the brain.
Frontal , Temporal, Parietal , Occipital
The most sensitive pain because of their greater density of nerve fibers which react to a pain trigger
Forehead & Fingertips
What does the Spinal Cord do?
Carries messages to and from the brain to the rest of the body
List 5 parts of the Neuron
Dendrite, Nucleus, Cell Body(soma), Axon , Axon Terminal
Two subdivisions of The Autonomic Nervous System and the function of each.
Sympathetic - "Fight or Flight"
Parasympathetic - "Rest and Digest"
What is the base brain made up of?
Midbrain , Pons, Medulla Oblongata
____ ____ ____ affects hair growth , skin conditions and energy level
The endocrine system