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Miladys Esthetics C5

Anatomy and Physiology Nerves Part 3

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what is the largest and most complex mass of nerve tissue in the body? the brain
how much does the brain/cranium weigh? 44-48 ounces
how many parts make up the brain ? 4
what controls sensation, muscles, glandular activity and the power to think and feel? the brain
what sends and receives telegraphic messages and originates in the brain and reaches various parts of the head face and neck? 12 pairs of cranial nerves
what makes up the bulk of the brain? the cerebrum
where is the cerebral cortex found? cerebrum
what are the functions of the cerebrum? ex. thought, hearing and sight sends messages from the brain
what is the "little brain"? cerebellum
what acts to control movement, coordinates voluntary muscular activity, and maintains balance and equilibrium? the cerebellum
what is located in the uppermost part of the midbrain and has two main parts? (hint=thalamus & hypothalamus) the diencephalon
the thalamus is located in what part of the brain? the diencephalon
the hypothalamus is located in what part of the brain? the diencephalon
what controls bodily functions such as body temperature and the spinal cord? hypothalamus
the nervous system is broken down into how many major categories? 2
which system is the primary control center for the whole system? central nervous system
which system consists of the brain and spinal cord? central nervous system
which system controls consciousness and all mental activities, voluntary functions of the five senses, including all body movements and facial expressions? central nervous system
which system connects the peripheral parts of the body, ie muscles, glands, to the central nervous system? Peripheral nervous system
what system is divided by the afferent peripheral system and the efferent peripheral system? Peripheral nervous system
what system is further divided by the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system? Efferent peripheral system
which system causes us to react to our external environment? somatic nervous system
T or F the autonomic system is voluntary? F
How many cranial nerves come from the bottom of the brain and brain stem 12
This nerve affects the mouth buccal nerve
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