Neurons & their helpers
The most abundant cell of the CNS
What are astrocytes
An umbrella term for cognitive decline and memory loss
What is dementia
A division of our nervous system made up of the brain & spinal cord
What is the CNS
This is the occipital lobe's primary focus
What is vision
A hole in the eye that allows in light
What is a pupil
These send signals toward the cell body of a neuron
What are dendrites
Dizziness, sensitivity to light, and headaches may be symptoms of this
What is a concussion or mild TBI
In the PNS, the motor division can be broken down further into these.
What are voluntary and involuntary divisions
Damaging this lobe may result in changes to personality or intelligence
What is the frontal lobe
Sends sensory signals from the eye to the occipital lobe
What is the optic nerve
Ependymal cells can be found along the spinal cord circulating this.
What is CSF
ALS is caused by a breakdown in these...
What are motor neurons
The function of the nervous system that includes processing information and forming a response
what is integration
The cerebrum is split in two, with this controlling the left side of the body.
What is the right hemisphere (half/side)
Cells that comes in red, blue, or green
What are cones
Daily Double: These cells send an immune response to neurons
What is microglia
Defined as an autoimmune disorder, MS is caused by the immune system attacking these.
What is the myelin sheath
A term for sodium flooding the neuron and allowing it to fire
What is depolarization
Daily Double: These two things increase surface area in the brain
What are gyri & succi
A gland above the eye that produces tears
What is lacrimal
Oligodendrocytes form this insulation for neurons
What is the myelin sheath
Both Alzheimer's & CTE show a build up of these in the brain.
What are proteins
The motor division moves impulses through this structure of neuron
What is multipolar
The lobe responsible for your memories
What is the temporal lobe
The eye keeps its shape with the help of this fluid filling
What is vitreous body/humor