Nervous System
What is the function of the nervous system?
The nervous system controls and coordinates body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.
What is hydrocephalus?
A condition characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, leading to increased pressure.
What are the parts of a neuron?
Cell body, dendrites, and axon.
What are the endocrine glands?
Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, such as the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
Name the components of the central nervous system.
Brain and spinal cord
Name a type of stroke.
Ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke.
What is the function of neurotransmitters?
They transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to muscles.
Name a hormone and its function
Insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels.
What is a neurotransmitter?
A chemical messenger that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes memory loss and cognitive decline.
Name a diagnostic test for the nervous system
MRI, CT scan, or EEG.
What disorders affect the endocrine glands?
Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and Addison's disease.
What are the layers of meninges?
Dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.
What are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
Tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and balance problems.
What are the cells of the nervous system?
What are diagnostic procedures of the endocrine system?
Blood tests, imaging studies, and hormone level assessments
Describe the function of the hypothalamus.
The hypothalamus regulates many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, and sleep cycles.
What is epilepsy?
A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
How do mental health disorders relate to the nervous system?
They can result from imbalances in neurotransmitters or structural abnormalities in the brain.
How do hormones interact with their glands?
Hormones are released by endocrine glands into the bloodstream and travel to target organs where they elicit specific responses.