CNS & Neurotransmitters - Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 main parts of the nervous system?
A
The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
2
Q
What does the CNS consist of?
A
The brain & spinal cord.
3
Q
Where is the brain located?
A
Within the skull.
4
Q
Where is the spinal cord located?
A
Within the vertebrae.
5
Q
Where is the thalamus?
A
Near the base of the brain.
6
Q
What is the role of the thalamus?
A
To pass on information from the senses.
7
Q
What is the cortex?
A
The outer layer of the brain.
8
Q
What is the role of the cortex?
A
It stores information & is involved in problem-solving and decision-making.
