Nervous system Flashcards
What makes up the Central Nervous System?
Brain
Spinal cord
What makes up the Peripheral Nervous System?
Cranial nerves
Spinal nerves
Ganglia
What part of the nervous system does Reflexology address?
The entire nervous system
The brain reflexes are found on what part of the foot?
The great toe holds the reflexes for all of the regions of the brain
What are the functions of the nervous system?
Sense
Interpret
Respond
What are the regions of the brain?
Forebrain
Midbrain
Hindbrain
What and where are the nervous system reflexes located?
Brain
Solar plexus
Sciatic nerve
Where are the nervous system reflexes located?
Brain
Solar plexus
Sciatic nerve
Where are the spinal reflexes located?
Medial side of the foot from the big toe to the heal
What are the divisions of the nervous system?
CNS - central nervous system
PNS - peripheral nervous system
What is the clear fluid found in the spinal column?
Cerebrospinal fluid
The PNS has motor neurons and what?
Sensory neurons
Alzheimer’s disease. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on.
Direct reflex- Brain to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper reflex - C1 peripheral nerve leads to the brain
Help a reflex - Thyroid, to release thyroxine for memory
Bell’s palsy. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on.
A paralyzed facial muscle or weakened facial muscle, where in the seventh cranial nerve is damaged
Direct reflex - Brain/face reflex to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper reflex - Adrenal to release adrenaline for blood flow to the brain
Helper reflex - C1 peripheral nerve leads to the brain and scalp
Helper reflex - Solar plexus to help with relaxation
Encephalitis. Describe the pathology and reflexes worked on.
An inflammation of the brain
Direct reflex - Brain to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper reflex - Adrenal releases Cortisone for inflammation
Epilepsy and seizures. What is the pathology and reflexes worked on?
These occur when parts of the brain receive a burst of abnormal electrical signals that temporarily disrupt normal brain function
Direct reflex - Brain to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper reflex - Adrenal to release adrenaline for blood flow to the brain
Helper reflex - Cervical C1 the peripheral nerve leads to the brain
Headache. Described the pathology and the reflexes worked on.
A symptom of another problem in the body, which can be brought on by eye strain, hormone, imbalances, tension, neck & sinus problems, and stress
Direct reflex - Brain to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper reflex - Endocrine glands to release hormones directly to the bloodstream
Helper reflex - Eyes for strain
Helper reflex - Cervicals and neck for blood supply to the neck
Helper reflex - Jaw for tension
Helper reflex - Sinus for drainage
Helper reflex - Solar plexus for relaxation
Insomnia. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on.
The inability to fall asleep or sleeplessness
Direct reflex - Pineal gland to release melatonin
Helper reflex - Adrenal’s and other endocrine glands to release hormones
Meningitis. Describe the pathology and reflexes worked on.
An inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord
Direct reflex - Brain and spinal cord to improve blood and nerve supply
Helper reflex - Adrenal to release Cortisone for inflammation
Migraine. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on.
A severe headache caused by vascular irregularities, the altering, constriction and expansion of the arteries of the head, exerts pressure on the arterial, nerves and cause pain.
Direct reflex - Brain to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper reflex - Ovaries for women with estrogen and progesterone imbalances
Helper reflex - Jaw to release tension for TMJ
Helper reflex - Sinuses to help with drainage
Helper reflex - Solar plexus to help with stress
Multiple sclerosis (MS). Described the pathology and reflexes worked on.
A disabling disease of the central nervous system. Scars which are plaques in the brain and on the spinal cord. The myelin covering of the nerve fibers are damaged. Inflammation and loss of the myelin causes disruption to the nerve transmission and affects every organ and gland function of the body
Direct reflex- Brain and spine
Helper reflex - adrenal to release Cortisone for inflammation
Parkinson’s disease and tremors. Describe the pathology and reflexes worked on.
A progressive loss of function of the nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls muscle movement. Tremors are a result of damaged nerve cells that are dopamine deficient.
Direct reflex - Hypothalamus to release dopamine
Helper reflex - adrenal to release adrenaline for muscle strength
Sciatica. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on.
Pain along the sciatic nerve that travels down the leg. It is caused by the piriformis muscle, pressing on the nerve.
Direct reflex - Sciatic nerve
Helper reflex - adrenal to release Cortisone for inflammation
Helper reflex - lumbar spine to help with pain and improve blood supply
Trigeminal Neuralgia. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on.
A disorder that causes facial pain from the forehead to the face
Direct reflex - Jaw for better, blood, nerve and oxygen
Helper reflex - Cervical (C1) and neck, the peripheral nerve leads to the face
