Nervous System

Question 1

Two major divisions of the nervous system

Answer 1

Central

Peripheral

Question 2

Ependymal cells function

Answer 2

Production of CSF

Question 3

Astrocytes function

Answer 3

Maintenance of blood brain barrier

Question 4

Oligodendrocytes function

Answer 4

Production of myelin

Question 5

Microglia function

Answer 5

Phagocytosis of pathogens and debris in the brain

Question 6

A blocked or ruptured blood vessel in the brain can cause a CVA. What is a CVA?

Answer 6

Stroke (cerebral vascular accident)

Question 7

what is a Hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 7

Weakened/diseased blood vessels rupture

Question 8

Three components of the brain

Answer 8

Cerebrum (big brain)
Cerebellum (small brain)
Brain stem (reptilian brain)

Question 9

Three parts of brain stem

Answer 9

Midbrain
Pons
Medulla oblongata

Question 10

Function of cerebellum

Answer 10

Balance and coordination

Question 11

Frontal lobe function

Answer 11

Movement and intelligence

Question 12

Temporal lobe function

Answer 12

Hearing and memory

Question 13

Occipital lobe function

Answer 13

Vision

Question 14

Parietal lobe function

Answer 14

General sensations and perception