Topic 2 - The Central Nervous System Flashcards
1
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Describe the Central Nervous System
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2
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Identify the structure of the human brain
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3
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Outline the role of each lobe located in the cerebrum
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4
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Describe the function of spinal cord and its importance
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5
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Explain implications of damage to spinal cord and how it contributes to reflex actions.
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6
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what are the two main structures of the CNS
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the brain and spinal cord
7
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what is the CNS
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the control centre of the body
8
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what is the brains main concern?
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our survival
9
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how much percent does the cerebrum take up of our brains volume?
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around 90%
10
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what does the cerebrum do
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controls balance and coordinates muscle actions.
11
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what does the brain stem do
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controls out unconscious thoughts, connects directly to the spinal cord
