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What two organs make up the central nervous system?
The brain and the spinal cord.
Nervous System is divided into two categories , name them
Central Nervous System & Peripheral
The brain is divided into two sections name them
Left & right hemisphere
What is the part of the nerve that transmits electrical signals?
Neurons
What is the name of the doctor that operates on the brain
neurosurgeon
What are the three parts of the brain?
The cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem.
Which lobe of the brain is found at the back of the head?
Occipital
This part of the brain stem handles sight,hearing and some motor functions
Midbrain
What is the name of the long cord like structure found in the backbones of fish called?
spinal cord.
Name a disease that affects an individuals ability to recall or remember life events
Alzheimer's/ Dementia
Which part of the brain controls voluntary actions such as thinking, studying, and making decisions?
The cerebrum.
This section of the brain consist of the medulla, midbrain and pons
brain stem
What is the function of the thalamus?
sleep, waking -connects midbrain and brain stem
What two structures of the brain are said to be highly folded?
cerebrum and cerebellum
What happens when different structures of the brain are not working properly?
formation of disease/ ill health , impaired functioning
What does the brain stem control?
Which system of the brain is concerned with memory and emotions
limbic
What is the structure numbered 6 called?
cerebellum
What is the smallest living part of an organism?
The cells.
Bonus
daily double
Name two parts of the nerve cell
axon
cell body
mylen sheet
dendrite
The cell is the basic structure and function of the brain and it transmit electrical impulses
neuron
Which structure of the brain is concerned with sleeping , reproduction and some social behaviors?
Hypothalamus
What protects the brain? What protects the spinal cord?
Brain - skull
Spinal cord - vertebrae
Name any other disease apart from Alzheimer's and dementia that affects the brain