Nervous system
What are the two divisions of the nervous system
PNS and CNS
What is the purpose of the brain
Control center of the body
What is the purpose of nerves
To send and receive information
Function of the nervous system
communication
Does the nervous system play a role in digestion
yes
What are the three body parts used in the nervous system
Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves
What does the brain use to send messages to the rest of the body
Nerves through the spinal cord
What is the other name for nerves?
Neurons
Functions of the spinal cord
What part of the brain controls movement
Parietal lobe
Where is the spinal cord located
In the spine
What are the four different lobes called
Frontal, Peripheral, Occipital, Temporal
What are the two different nerves used in the nervous system called?
sensory nerves and motor nerves
Function of frontal lobe
Thinking, planning, problem solving
What part of the brain controls balance?
cerebellum
What diseases could effect your nervous system?
Infections, cancers, strokes, diabetes
What does the brain stem do
Connects the brain to the rest of the body, controls non voluntary motions (breathing, heart rate etc)
What is the purpose of interneurons?
Connect between sensory and motor neurons
Function of temporal lobe
Speech, hearing
What kind of signals are sent from the brain through nerves
Electric
Does age effect the nervous system?
Yes! Functions decline
Where is the cerebellum located?
At the back and bottom of the brain
Function of motor neurons
take signals to muscles
Function of occipital lobe
Sight
How many parts are there in the neuron/nerve
three