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