Nervous system disorders
Name 1 type of nervous system disorder
Vascular
Infections
Structural
Seizure
Degeneration
Autoimmune
Mental health
The brain is made of what two types of matter?
Grey matter and white matter
What are the two types of signals used by neurons?
Electrical and chemical signals
what are the 2 main parts of the nervous system?
Central and peripheral
Name 1 way to keep the nervous system healthy
Hydration, stress management, exercise, protect your spine, quality sleep, stimulate the brain, limit intake of toxins, don't ignore nervous system, symptoms
Name 3 types of nervous system disorders
Vascular
Infections
Structural
Seizure
Degeneration
Autoimmune
Mental health
Name 3 parts of the brain
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Brainstem
Name 3 parts of the neuron
cell body, axon, dendrites, myelin, etc.
What is the central nervous system made of?
The brain and spinal cord
What is the spinal cord made of?
Millions of nerve cells
What is an example of a mental health disorder?
Depression, schizophrenia, etc.
What is the thin layer of fatty chemical compounds that protects the axon?
Myelin
What is the peripheral nervous system made of?
The nerves that branch off from the spinal cord into the rest of the body
Name 3 ways to keep the nervous system healthy
Hydration, stress management, exercise, protect your spine, quality sleep, stimulate the brain, limit intake of toxins, don't ignore nervous system, symptoms
What is an example of a degenerative disorder?
Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, etc.
Which lobe of the brain controls memory?
What type of nerves controls the automatic functions in the body?
Autonomic nerves
What are the 2 main subsystems of the peripheral nervous system?
Autonomic and somatic
Breathing, moving, speaking, etc.
What is an example of a structural disorder?
tumors, spinal cord injury, etc.
What is the function of the brain stem?
Connects the brain and spinal cord
Name all four parts of the neuron
name the 3 main jobs of the peripheral nervous system
senses, movement, unconscious processes
What is the function of the nervous system?
sending messages, or electrical signals, between the brain and body