Nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
Central nervous system
A
Brain + spinal cord
2
Q
How much does the brain weigh
A
3 pounds
3
Q
What is the brain covered by
A
Meninges (3 layers)
4
Q
What are the 4 parts of the cerebrum
A
Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital lobes
5
Q
The frontal lobe…
A
Controls thoughts
6
Q
The parietal lobe…
A
Handles sensory information
7
Q
The temporal lobe…
A
Interprets the world around, handles language, etc.
8
Q
The occipital lobe…
A
Controls sight
9
Q
Cerebellum
A
In charge of coordination
10
Q
Brain stem
A
In charge of involuntary movements
11
Q
Meninges also cover the…
A
Spinal cord
12
Q
The peripheral contains
A
Neurons, cranial nerves, and spinal nerves
13
Q
Neurons are covered by…
A
Myelin sheath
14
Q
The three types of neurons are…
A
Sensory, Inter neurons, and motor
15
Q
Which type of neuron contains dendrites and cell bodies
A
Sensory
