Disorders and Systems
what occurs when neurons in the brain send their impulses too quickly at irregular rates
what is "epilepsy"
the central nervous system consists of what two main parts?
what is "the brain and spinal cord"
a nerve cell
what is "a neuron"
Information stored in the brain temporarily
what is "short-term memory"
Electrical messages sent from neuron to neuron
what are "impulses"
what animal has three hearts and blue blood
what is "an octopus"
what damages brain cells that control movement
what is "Parkinson's Disease"
known as the command center of the body
what is "the brain"
neurons that carry the messages to the brain
what is "sensory neurons"
Information stored in the brain more permanently
what is "long term memory"
what is an action that happens before the brain can think about it?
what is "a reflex"
what structure in Asia is over 13,000 miles
what is "the Great Wall of China"
Damages brains cells that control thinking processes
what is "Alzheimer's Disease"
the three main parts of the brain
what is "the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem"
Neurons that carry messages from the brain to the muscles
what are "motor neurons"
what type of memories remember how to perform certain skills?
what are "procedural memories"
what are the chemical messengers used in the endocrine system?
what are "hormones"
What American theme park is about the size of San Francisco?
what is "Disney World, Orlando"
Produces growth hormones and hormones that control glands in the endocrine system
what is "the pituitary gland"
Distinct areas that each hemisphere of the cerebrum can be divided
what is "the lobes"
Receives the electrical impulse from another neuron
what is "the dendrite"
what type of memories remember specific facts?
what is "declarative memories"
what produces and releases hormones throughout the body
what are "the endocrine glands"
what is the most-watched sporting event in the world
what is "the FIFA world cup"
Group of cells that regulate the pituitary gland
hypothalamus
The main pathway of information connecting the brain to the body
what is "the spinal cord"
Sends the electrical impulse on to the next neuron
what is "the axon"
what part of the brain seems to be necessary for making new long-term memories
what is "the hippocampus"
what are the five senses of the human body?
what is "1. Sight 2. Smell 3. Taste 4. Touch 5. Hearing"
what does "GRWM" mean on social media?
what is "Get Ready with Me"
what destroys the myelin sheath covering the axon, resulting in muscle weakness, paralysis, or vision loss
what is "multiple sclerosis"
What parts of the human body protect the brain?
what is "the skull and cerebrospinal fluid"
The gap between neurons over which impulses cross
what is "a synapse"
what Bible verse says "Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: Thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”
A. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 B. Proverbs 4:8 C. Psalm 143:10 D. 1 Corinthians 10:31
what is "option C. Psalm 143:10"
the peripheral nervous system can be divided into what two parts?
what is "the somatic and autonomic nervous sytem"
What is the last-man-standing mode called in Fortnite?
What is "Battle Royale"