Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Regions of the brain
A
CEREBRUM
CEREBELLUM
BRAINSTEM
2
Q
Cerebrum (4)
A
- Sensory awareness
- Initiates motor activities
- Analysis information
- Stores memories
3
Q
Cerebellum
A
- Produces skeletal muscle movements
- Regulates posture and maintains balance subconsciously
4
Q
Brainstem
A
-Has centers for control of basic activities for survival e.g. heart rate, breathing…
5
Q
Four main lobes of the brain
A
FRONTAL
TEMPORAL
PARICTAL
OCCIPTAL
6
Q
Frontal
A
- Motor skills
- Emotions
- Problem solving
7
Q
Temporal
A
- smell
- hearing
- taste
8
Q
Parictal
A
- Senses
- Stores memories
9
Q
Occipital
A
-Visual
10
Q
Meninges
A
Membranes protect the brain
11
Q
The link between the nervous and endocrine system
A
The endocrine system secretes hormones due to nerve impulses from the nervous system
