Intro To nervous and endocrine systems-1 Flashcards
What does the CNS consist of and what is its function
Brain and Spinal Cord
Voluntary and Involuntary Control
What is the PNS and what does it do
Connects the CNS to limbs and organs which is divided into the ANS and SNS
What is the ANS and what does it do
Composed of the Parasympathetic, Sympathetic and enteric nervous system
Involuntary control
What is the SNS function
Voluntary motor control of skeletal muscle
Function of the Frontal lobe
Problem-Solving
Emotional Traits
Reasoning(Judgement)
Speaking
Voluntary Motor Activity
Function of the Parietal Lobe
Knowing right from left
Sensation
Reading
Body orientation
Function of Occipital Lobe
Vision
Colour Perception
Function of Cerebellum
Balance
Coordination of voluntary movement
Fine muscle control
Function of the brain stem
Breathing
Body Temperature
Digestion
Awakeness
Swallowing
Function of the Temporal Lobe
Understanding Language
Behaviour
Memory
Hearing
What is the function of the Blood Brain Barrier
Acts as a gatekeeper to the CNS, limiting the transport of toxins into the brain.
What drugs can pass the Blood Brain Barrier
Prevents the entry of 98% of drugs
Only lipid soluble molecules of less than 400 Da can pass the BBB
What is the endocrine system and whats its functions
Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the blood stream
Target cells are only those that express hormone receptors
Processes- Growth, Reproduction
WHat are the three types of hormones
Peptide, Steroid, Amine
What is Homeostasis
The ability of a body or cell to seek and maintain. condition of equilibrium or stability within its internal environment when dealing with external changes.
