Nervous Flashcards
1
Q
what it does
A
Coordinates body functions & monitors changes in body and environment
2
Q
parts
A
Brain
spinal cord
nerves
3
Q
changes from aging
A
decreased number of nerve cells
transmission at nerve endings slow down throughout the body
4
Q
diseases/conditions
A
Seizures/epilepsy
Parkinson’s/tremors
Alzheimers/dementia
Traumatic brain injury