Nervous System Basics
The nervous system is divided into these two main parts.
central and peripheral nervous system
The prefix “neuro” refers to
the nerve or nervous system
This organ is the control center of the body
The brain
The type of doctor that specializes in the nervous systems.
A neurologist
Inflammation of the brain is called
Encephalitis
The spinal cord is protected by these bones
The vertebrae
The nervous system helps control these two main body functions.
voluntary and involuntary movements
The medical term for a stroke is
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
This part of the brain controls basic functions like breathing and heart rate
medulla oblongata
This system works with the nervous system to release hormones.
the endocrine system
The loss of feeling or sensation, often caused by nerve damage, is called
numbness
The brain is divided into this many lobes
4
The part of the nervous system that controls automatic functions like heartbeat and digestion.
The autonomic nervous system
A doctor might order this type of scan to check for brain injuries
An MRI or CT scan
the fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord
Cerebrospinal fluid