Nervous System Review Flashcards
What are the 3 main functions of the nervous system
sensory input, integration, motor output
what are the 2 main divisions of the nervous system
voluntary and involuntary
what are the 2 main types on neurons (nerve cells) and their purpose
SENSORY-carries messages from body to CNS
MOTOR-carries messages to body from CNS
What are the 4 lobes of the brain and their functions
FRONTAL-thinking, memory, behavior, movement
TEMPORAL-hearing, learning, feeling
PARIETAL-language, touch
OCCIPITAL-lobe (sight)
What type of thinking is the left brain responsible for
concrete thinking
What type of thinking is the right brain responsible for
abstract thinking
What is the purpose of the brain stem
forms the connection between the brain and spinal chord, maintains vital control of the heart and lungs, coordinates important reflexes
What are the 2 parts of the peripheral nervous system
Autonomic and Somatic
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the flight or flight response
Sympathetic Nervous System
What are the characteristics of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system
PARASYMPATHETIC-slows heart beat, relaxes blood vessels, lowers blood pressure
SYMPATHETIC-fightor flight response
What are the 3 layers of the meninges
Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
What is an anesthesiologist
A doctor who administers general anesthesia or an anesthetic to give patients before surgery
What is a neurosurgeon
uses specialized diagnostic equipment to monitor patients nervous system
What is an electroneurodiagnostic technologist
A physician who specializes in treating diseases and conditions of the nervous system
Whats an EEG
Record of the electrical impulses of the brain
