central nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
what makes up the central nervous system?
A
- the brain and spinal cord
2
Q
how do the body and brain communicate?
A
- nerves send information via the spinal cord to the brain which then processes it and returns the message back down the spinal cord
3
Q
how do neurons in the brain pass messages?
A
- neurotransmitters
4
Q
what does the parietal lobe control?
A
- physical sensations
5
Q
what does the occipital lobe deal with?
A
- visual information
6
Q
what does the temporal lobe deal with?
A
- sound
- memory
7
Q
what does the frontal lobe control?
A
- emotional control
- decision making
8
Q
what happens if the frontal lobe is damaged?
A
- can lead to issues with behavioural control / decision making
