nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
primary function of the nervous system
A
transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body
2
Q
how many hemispheres does the brain has
A
2
3
Q
what is the brain surrounded by
A
cerebrospinal fluid
4
Q
where does the spinal cord start from
A
the brain
5
Q
name one common disorder of the nervous system
A
Parkinson’s disease/ cerebral palsy/ cerebrovascular accident
6
Q
brain+ spinal cord=?
A
central nervous system
7
Q
where are the receptors located at
A
it is located at the endings of a nerve
