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What are the three main components that make up the nervous system?
What are the three main components that make up the nervous system?
The brain, the spinal cord, and nerves.
What two components make up the central nervous system?
What two components make up the central nervous system?
The brain and the spinal cord.
Where do nerves bring messages to/from, in the form of nerve impulses?
Where do nerves bring messages to/from, in the form of nerve impulses?
Nerves bring messages as nerve impulses from sensory organs, which contain receptors to the CNS. Nerves also carry messages from the CNS to effectors.
What is the role of the CNS in processing nerve impulses?
What is the role of the CNS in processing nerve impulses?
What carries messages from the CNS to trigger a response?
What carries messages from the CNS to trigger a response?
What are effectors and provide an example of one.
What are effectors and provide an example of one.
What is described as the control center of the body?
What is described as the control center of the body?
Name three regions of the brain.
Name three regions of the brain.
What functions does the cerebrum control?
What functions does the cerebrum control?
What are the main functions of the cerebellum?
What are the main functions of the cerebellum?
What vital functions are controlled by the medulla?
What vital functions are controlled by the medulla?
How do sensory organs contribute to the function of the nervous system?
How do sensory organs contribute to the function of the nervous system?
Explain how the CNS is involved in triggering a response.
Explain how the CNS is involved in triggering a response.
Describe the relationship between the brain's function and its regions.
Describe the relationship between the brain's function and its regions.
If a person is having difficulty with balance and coordination, which part of the brain may be affected?
If a person is having difficulty with balance and coordination, which part of the brain may be affected?
What would happen if the medulla was damaged?
What would happen if the medulla was damaged?
How does the brain contribute to learning and reasoning?
How does the brain contribute to learning and reasoning?
Explain the role of nerves in relaying messages between the sensory organs and the muscles.
Explain the role of nerves in relaying messages between the sensory organs and the muscles.
Discuss the importance of the brain and spinal cord working together as the central nervous system.
Discuss the importance of the brain and spinal cord working together as the central nervous system.
Why is it important for the CNS to sort and process information effectively?
Why is it important for the CNS to sort and process information effectively?
Flashcards
Nervous System Components
Nervous System Components
The nervous system is composed of the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system.
Nerve Function in CNS
Nerve Function in CNS
Nerves transmit messages as nerve impulses from sensory organs, which contain cells called receptors, to the CNS.
CNS Information Processing
CNS Information Processing
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CNS Response Mechanism
CNS Response Mechanism
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The Brain
The Brain
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Cerebrum Function
Cerebrum Function
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Cerebellum Function
Cerebellum Function
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Medulla Function
Medulla Function
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