The Nervous System
The main structures of the nervous system are?
The Brain, The Spinal Cord, and nerves
The brain is divided into what four things
Cerebrum, Cerebellum, diencephalon and the Brainstem
The anatomy of the Ear is divided into what THREE sections
Outer, Inner, and Middle
What covers the center of the eye?
Cornea
What are THREE causes of Migraines?
Stress, anxiety, bright lights, strong smells
The TWO systems that the nervous system is divided into are?
Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System
What does the right hemisphere of the brain control?
Artistic functions, drawing and picture memory
The visible portion of the ear is actually only a small part of the organ. Most of the sensory structure lies behind what bone in the skull?
Temporal
Is this statement true?
Infants have to learn to see
It is True
What disorder causes reoccurring Seizures, with the cause not commonly being known?
Epilepsy
The central nervous system is made up of what TWO things?
Brain and Spinal Cord
what does the left hemisphere of the brain control?
verbal functions, reading and speaking
What is Ear wax also reffered to as?
Cerumen
Pink-eye
Are these Statements true?
HD or Huntington's Disease is caused by a genetic defect. If 1 of the parents have the gene the child has a 35% chance of getting the disease
First statement is true! The last statement is False the child has a 50% chance of getting HD
The peripheral nervous system is made up of what?
Nerves
Damage to the cerebellum caused by a STROKE can cause what symptoms?
Nausea, dizziness, as well as balance and coordination issues
Hearing loss is reffered to as what?
Presbycusis
What are the TWO most common causes of blindness in older adults?
Age-Related Macular Degeneration or ARMD and Cataracts
An autoimmune neruodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord, occurs between the ages of 20-40 and affect more Women then Men?
Multiple Sclerosis
How many nerves extend from the spinal cord
31
Each cerebral hemisphere is divided into FOUR lobes. What are their names?
Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, Temporal
Otitis Externa is also referred to as?
Hint: often associated with long exposures to water
Swimmers ear
This specifically occurs when light rays entering the eye are focused irregularly. Can be corrected with glasses or contacts
Astigmatism
What type of disease is a degenerative disease on the brain, specifically the most common cause of Dementia?
Alzheimer Disease