BRAIN PARTS
What is the largest part of the brain, responsible for higher cognitive functions?
Cerebrum
What are the two main components of the Central Nervous System?
Brain and spinal cord
What are the two main divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System?
Somatic and autonomic
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
Communication and coordination of body functions
Which disease is characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
What is the role of the brainstem?
Controlling autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate
Which part of the CNS is responsible for processing sensory information and coordinating voluntary movements?
Cerebrum
Which division of the PNS is responsible for voluntary movements and sensory information?
Somatic nervous system
Which function involves the detection of stimuli from the environment?
Sensory input
Which disorder is characterized by tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia (slowness of movement)?
Parkinson's disease
Which structure is crucial for forming new memories?
Hippocampus
What is the primary function of the spinal cord?
Relaying signals between the brain and the rest of the body
What type of nerves carry signals from the body to the CNS?
Afferent nerves
What is the role of the integration function in the nervous system?
Processing and interpreting sensory information
What condition is characterized by sudden, recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain?
Epilepsy
Which part of the brain is primarily involved in coordination and balance?
Cerebellum
What protective membranes surround the brain and spinal cord?
Meninges
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is often referred to as the "fight or flight" system?
Sympathetic nervous system
Which function of the nervous system involves carrying out responses to stimuli?
Motor output
Which disease involves the buildup of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, leading to cognitive decline?
Alzheimer's disease
What is the function of the frontal lobe?
Controlling movement and executive functions
Which part of the CNS controls basic life functions such as heart rate and breathing?
Brainstem
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Regulating involuntary actions such as digestion and rest
What is an example of a reflex action?
Feeling pain after touching something hot
What is the main cause of multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Autoimmune response