Nervous System Flashcards
Which part of the brain is responsible for the higher functions?
Cerebrum
Which part of the brain is responsible for posture and balance?
Cerebellum
Which part of the brain controls breathing and heart rates?
Medulla
Which structure brings nerve impulses from the brain to the body?
Spinal Cord
Which division of the NS are the sciatic, radial, thoracic and cranial nerves part of?
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
The brain and spinal cord are part of which division of the nervous system?
Central Nervous System (CNS)
What are the three types of neurons?
Sensory, Motor and Relay (Inter)
Which lobe of the brain controls vision?
Occipital
Which lobe of the brain controls personality?
Frontal
Which lobe of the brain controls speech and memory?
Temporal
Which neuron takes impulses from sensory organs to the CNS?
Sensory
Which neuron takes impulses from the CNS to muscles?
Motor
Which type of neuron is exclusive the CNS?
Relay