Nervous System Flashcards
Afferent
going towards the brain
Arbor Vitae
tree like structure
Efferent
going away from the brain
Cauda equina
horses tail
brain disorder involving seizures
epilepsy
nerve cell
neuron
controls heart rate and breathing
brain stem
protective covering of the brain and spinal cord
meniges
central nervous system
CNS
inflammation of the meninges
meningities
going towards the brain
afferent
“little brain”
cerebellum
contains four lobes
cerebrum
stroke
CVA
What part of the brain controls breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure?
Brain Stem
extends from the cell body. Responsible for carrying nerve impulses to other neurons, muscles or glands
Axon
Grey matter
has no myelin sheats
How many layers are there in the meninges?
3
Which structure begins at about the L1 level?
cauda equina
Where is rate and depth of breathing regulated?
Pons
detects changes and carry impulses away from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and organs.
Motor Nerves
What part of the brain controls breathing, heart beat, and blood pressure?
Brainstem
