Definitons
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
The central nervous system, and the perhiral nervous system.
Name 3 or more symtomns of Dementia?
short-term memory, keeping track of things, paying bills, planning and preparing meals, remembering appointments or traveling out of the neighborhood.
what is the age gap where you are most likely to get dementia?
The ages 65-70.
The nervous system purpose:The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all of the nerves that connect these organs with the rest of the body. Together, these organs are responsible for the control of the body and communication among its parts.
Does dementia come all at once or do the symtomns get worse over time?
Many dementias are progressive, meaning symptoms start out slowly and get worse over time.
Around
1-100
1-70
1-50
get affected by Dementia?
1-70.
What is the def of nerves?
Nerves: Any of the filamentous (kind of like a thread) bands of nervous tissue that connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduct nerve impulses.
In some famillies is there a gene that can be passed down where you autimatically get dementia.
Yes
What is the def of a spinal cord?
spinal cord: The spinal cord of nervous tissue that extends from your brain lengthwise along the back inside the spinal canal, gives off the pairs of spinal nerves, carries impulses to and from the brain, and serves as a center for initiating and coordinating many reflex acts.
Name three reasons why you can get Dementia.
high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes.
What is the def of the brain?
Brain: A part of the central nervous system that includes all of your higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord. The brain is responsible for your thoughts, movements and feelings;