Brain
The largest region of the brain
cerebrum
CNS consists of
Brain and spinal cord
PNS is composed of
Autonomic and somatic nervous system
If allowed to progress, can lead to tunnel vision and blindness
Glaucoma
Touch receptors in the skin detect
Temperature, pressure and pain
The role of neurons
send electrochemical signals to and from the brain and body
Role of the nervous system
Receive information, processes information, and send out instructions; the body's command center
There are __ pairs of spinal nerves
31
3 types of CVA's
Ischemic, hemorrhagic, transient ischemic attack
5 senses and what other system are they a part of (if any)
eyes
ears
nose (respiratory)
skin (integumentary)
tongue (gastrointestinal)
Roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
Fight or flight and bringing body back to homeostasis
In the CVA common symptoms we use BE FAST, What is the meaning?
B-Balance
E-Eyes
F-Face drooping
A-Arm weakness
S-Speech difficulty
T-Time to call 911
4 regions of spinal cord
cervical-lumbar-thoracic-sacral
Three types of nerves that NEUROPATHY can affect
Sensory, Motor, and Autonomic nerves
Last sense to leave the body of the dying person
Hearing
Parts that make up a neuron (7 parts)
Nucleus, dendrite, axon, axon terminals, cell body, myelin sheath, synapse
3 layers of tissues covering the brain and the spinal cord
Dura mater, arachnoid mater, phia mater
The autonomic nervous system controls
Involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate
Difference between expressive and receptive aphasia
Expressive- difficulty producing or expressing the language
Receptive- difficulty understanding or receiving the language
What and where are the 4 flavors on the tongue
Bitter- back
Sour- sides
Sweet- tip
Sour- outline of toungue
Functions of each region of the brain
Cerebrum- language, reasoning, memory
Diencephalon- regulates circadian rhythm, heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and digestion
Cerebellum- balance and voluntary muscle
Brain stem- regulates heart rate, breathing and blood pressure
Role of cerebrospinal fluid
Cushion and protect them from injury
PNS consists of which 3 types of nerves
Cranial, spinal, and peripheral
Mrs. John is a 70-year-old resident who has a resting hand tremor, slow movements, muscle stiffness, and a shuffling gait. Her speech is soft and her facial expression appears masked.
Parkinsons disease
how is smell transmitted to the brain
Olfactory nerves