Organs/Cells
What Organ is the major processor of information and sends signals throughout the body?
The Brain
Is there a cure to any of the diseases talked about in the presentation (Alzheimer's disease, Epilepsy, or Parkinson's Disease)?
No
What are the chemical signals released by neurons called?
Neurotransmitters
Which Lobe of the Brain is involved in movement and problem-solving?
The Frontal Lobe
What function of the nervous system detects stimuli from the external environment and sends that message to the brain for processing?
Sensory Function
What Organ is the major highway of transportation to transmit signals from the brain and the body?
The Spinal Cord
Which disease causes brain cells to die which leads to a decline in function such as memory, behavior, and thinking (most common form of dementia)?
Alzheimer's disease
Which part of the neuron releases chemical signals to the next cell?
The Synapses
Which Lobe of the Brain is involved in processing visual signals?
The Occipital Lobe
What function of the nervous system is responsible for all body movement and physical responses?
Motor Function
What cell is responsible for the reception and the transmission of chemical signals from sensory organs or other cells?
The Neuron
Which disease is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain?
Epilepsy
Which part of the neuron transmits the electrical impulse down the length of the cell?
The Axon
Which Lobe of the Brain involves processing auditory signals and memory?
The Parietal Lobe
What function of the nervous system is responsible for interpreting messages sent to the brain and coordinating an appropriate response signal to send throughout the body?
Integrative Function
What organs transform eternal and internal stimuli into electrical impulses that the brain can interpret?
The Sensory Organs
Which disease affects the nervous system's ability to control the body, causing symptoms such as tremors, loss of coordination, or difficulty with speech?
Parkinson's Disease
Which part of the neuron receives messages from other neurons or sensory organs?
The Dendrites
Which Lobe of the Brain involves processing all sensory info?
The Limbic Lobe
Which homeostatic system is responsible for regulating stress responses (Fight or Flight vs Rest and Digest)?
The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system
What cluster of nerves is involved in transmitting nerve impulses and connecting the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system allowing for communication to happen?
The Ganglia
Which two diseases impact memory? (all or nothing)
Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's Disease
Which part of the neuron speeds up the transmission of the signal?
The Myelin Sheath
Which Part of the Brain helps with motor coordination?
The Cerebellum
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