Which part of the nervous system is responsible for reflex actions?
spinal cord
What are the brain and spinal cord protected by?
Meninges
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information?
parietal lobe
What is the flight or fight response controlled by?
Sympathetic nervous system
Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward?
dopamine
What do neurons do if damaged?
regenerate
Which cells support and protect neurons in the nervous system?
glial or neuroglia cells
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
Central and peripheral nervous system
What is the main organ of the nervous system?
brain
Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions like breathing and heart rate?
medulla oblongata
What does the nervou system control?
voluntary movements
What is the main function of the nervous system?
acts as the body's main command control
What is the largest nerve in the human body?
sciatic nerve
Which part of a neuron receives signals from other neurons?
dendrites
what are nerves essential for?
maintaining balance and coordination
What is the term for the junction between two nerve cells where signals are transmitted?
synapse
Which division of the nervous system controls involuntary functions like heartbeat and digestion?
Autonomic nervous system
What sense do nerves play a crucial role in?
Touch
What is the protective covering of nerve fibers called?
myelin sheath
Which type of nerve cells carry signals away from the central nervous system?
efferent neurons
What is the main function of the nerves in the human body?
To send electrical signals that help you feel sensations and move your muscles.
Which disorder is characterized by recurrent seizures?
epilepsy
What is a common trigger for migraines?
Stress, hormonal changes in women, sensory overload, sleep disruption, dehydration, and skipping meals.
Which disorder is characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline?
dementia
What is a common early symptom of ALS?
Subtle, painless, and progressive weakness in the muscles.
Which disorder is associated with involuntary muscle movements?
Parkinson’s disease
What is the primary cause of epilepsy?
Structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, or immune factors that lead to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
What is the hallmark symptom of Parkinson's disease?
tremors
Which condition is caused by damage to the myelin sheath in the central nervous system?
multiple sclerosis
What is the main symptom of Guillain-Barre syndrome?
rapid, onset muscle weakness
Which disorder is characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue?
Myasthenia gravis
What is the most common neurodegenerative disorder?
Alzheimer's disease
Frontal lobe:
voluntary movement
parietal lobe:
sensory information
temporal lobe:
auditory information
occipital lobe:
visual processing