Brain power
What is the brain?
The brain is the body's command center.
What is a neuron?
They are cells that transmit signals throughout the brain
what is the fluid surrounding the spinal cord called?
Cerebrospinal fluid
What is a neurologist?
A neurologist diagnosis and treats the brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases.
Which job does this:
This job performs surgery on the brain and spinal cord
A neurosurgeon
How many layers are there to protect the brain?
4 layers
Name two parts of a neuron?
Acceptable answers :cytoplasm,nucleus,dendrites, axon and the cell body
What happens if one of those protective layers is damaged?
If one of those protective layers is damaged you will have health conditions.
What is a neurosurgeon?
They perform surgery on the brain and spinal cord.
Which job does this:
This job researches about the brain
A neuroscientist
What does the brain do?
The brain is our bodies command center so it tells us what to do.
Name three of the neuron parts?
Acceptable answers :cytoplasm,nucleus,dendrites, axon and the cell body
The dura mater, the arachnoid mater and the pia mater
What is a neuroradilologist?
Take images of the brain.
Which job does this:
This job diagnoses and treats diseases in the brain and spinal cord.
A neurologist
What are the neurotransmitters for?
The neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that allow neurons to communicate with each other.
Why do we need neurons?
We need neurons because they transmit signals throughout the body.
How long is the spinal cord?
17 to 18 inches.
What is a neuroscientist?
They research about the brain.
Which job does this:
This job makes you take images of the brain
A neuroradiologist
Why is the brain important?
The brain is important because without a brain we wouldn’t be able to live
What is another name for neurons?
Neurons could be called neurotransmitters
Has anyone ever had a two spinal cords?
Yes,and its called split cord malformation its a rare congenital disorder.
What does the word neuro mean?
Brain
Andrew huberman studies the brain function plasticity and repair what is his job title
A neuroscientist