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What are the three major functions of the human nervous system?
Sensory Input, Integration, Motor output
Which division of the nervous system controls the involuntary responses of our body?
Autonomic Nervous System
What is the effect of flight or fight response in our body?
Increases energy, Increased hear rate, increased blood pressure, stimulated sweat glands
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
Controls Voluntary Responses
What is the two major components of brain and spinal cord?
Gray Matter and White Matter
What are the three layers of the meninges?
Dura Mater, Arachnoid, Pia Mater
Carries out the higher thought processes - learning, memory, language and speech
Cerebrum
What is the difference between sulci and gyri?
Sulci - shallow grooves, Gyri - convolutions or bumps
What are the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?
Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, Occipital
In which lobe is the Broca's Area located?
Frontal Lobe
Which lobe is primarily responsible for vision?
Occipital Lobe
What are the three parts of the diencephalon?
Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Epithalamus
It is the Scientific term for "loss of coordination"
Asynergia
Which part of the brain stem regulates heartbeat, breathing and vasoconstriction?
Medulla Oblongata
How many interlocking bones are present in the spinal column?
Cervical - 7, Thoracic - 12, Lumbar - 5, Sacrum - 5, Coccyx - 4 = 33 bones
Give one function of the peripheral nervous system
Connects CNS to the organs, limbs and skin, allows brain and spinal cord to send and receive info etc.
