front 1 Which part of the nervous system is responsible for reflex actions? | back 1 spinal cord |
front 2 What are the brain and spinal cord protected by? | back 2 Meninges |
front 3 Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information? | back 3 parietal lobe |
front 4 What is the flight or fight response controlled by? | back 4 Sympathetic nervous system |
front 5 Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward? | back 5 dopamine |
front 6 What do neurons do if damaged? | back 6 regenerate |
front 7 Which cells support and protect neurons in the nervous system? | back 7 glial or neuroglia cells |
front 8 What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? | back 8 Central and peripheral nervous system |
front 9 What is the main organ of the nervous system? | back 9 brain |
front 10 Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions like breathing and heart rate? | back 10 medulla oblongata |
front 11 What does the nervou system control? | back 11 voluntary movements |
front 12 What is the main function of the nervous system? | back 12 acts as the body's main command control |
front 13 What is the largest nerve in the human body? | back 13 sciatic nerve |
front 14 Which part of a neuron receives signals from other neurons? | back 14 dendrites |
front 15 what are nerves essential for? | back 15 maintaining balance and coordination |
front 16 What is the term for the junction between two nerve cells where signals are transmitted? | back 16 synapse |
front 17 Which division of the nervous system controls involuntary functions like heartbeat and digestion? | back 17 Autonomic nervous system |
front 18 What sense do nerves play a crucial role in? | back 18 Touch |
front 19 What is the protective covering of nerve fibers called? | back 19 myelin sheath |
front 20 Which type of nerve cells carry signals away from the central nervous system? | back 20 efferent neurons |
front 21 What is the main function of the nerves in the human body? | back 21 To send electrical signals that help you feel sensations and move your muscles. |
front 22 Which disorder is characterized by recurrent seizures? | back 22 epilepsy |
front 23 What is a common trigger for migraines? | back 23 Stress, hormonal changes in women, sensory overload, sleep disruption, dehydration, and skipping meals. |
front 24 Which disorder is characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline? | back 24 dementia |
front 25 What is a common early symptom of ALS? | back 25 Subtle, painless, and progressive weakness in the muscles. |
front 26 Which disorder is associated with involuntary muscle movements? | back 26 Parkinson’s disease |
front 27 What is the primary cause of epilepsy? | back 27 Structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, or immune factors that lead to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. |
front 28 What is the hallmark symptom of Parkinson's disease? | back 28 tremors |
front 29 Which condition is caused by damage to the myelin sheath in the central nervous system? | back 29 multiple sclerosis |
front 30 What is the main symptom of Guillain-Barre syndrome? | back 30 rapid, onset muscle weakness |
front 31 Which disorder is characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue? | back 31 Myasthenia gravis |
front 32 What is the most common neurodegenerative disorder? | back 32 Alzheimer's disease |
front 33 Frontal lobe: | back 33 voluntary movement |
front 34 parietal lobe: | back 34 sensory information |
front 35 temporal lobe: | back 35 auditory information |
front 36 occipital lobe: | back 36 visual processing |