The Human Nervous System : CNS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the core sections of the CNS?
A
Brain
Spinal chord
2
Q
What is the entire CNS encased in?
A
Bone
Brain - skull
Spinal cord - runs within a canal through the vertebrae
3
Q
What is the brain?
A
Centre of conscious awareness
4
Q
What is the outer layer of the brain called?
A
Cerebral cortex
5
Q
The cerebral cortex is more developed than in…
A
Other animals
6
Q
How many hemispheres does the brain have?
A
2
7
Q
What is the spinal cord an extension of?
A
The brain
8
Q
What is the spinal cord responsible for?
A
Reflex actions (involuntary)
E.g) pulling hand away from source of pain
9
Q
What does the spinal cord do?
A
Pass messages to and from the brain
10
Q
What does the spinal cord connect?
A
Nerves to the peripheral nervous system
