| Question | Answer |
| List the three major structures of neurons. | 1. Cell Body
2. Axon
3. Dendrites |
| Which section of the cerebrum can only be seen on dissection? | Insula |
| What are the four major structures of the brain? | 1. Cerebrum
2. Cerebellum
3. Diencephalon
4. Brainstem |
| What are the four major types of neuroglia? | 1. Astrocytes
2. Oligodendrocytes
3. Microglia
4. Ependyma |
| What is the function of the hypothalamus? | regulates heart rate, body temp, fluid balance and many endocrine functions. |
| Describe the spinal cord? | -transmits sensory impulses
-composed of inner gray matter/outer white mater
-located in the spinal cord |
| What are two types of nerve cells found in the nervous system? | 1. Neurons
2. Neuroglia |
| What are three types of neurosis? | 1. Phobias
2. Hysterias
3. Obsessive compulsive disorders |
| What does the central nervous system consist of? | -brain
-spinal cord |
| What is Alzheimer disease? | Progressive neurological disorder characterized by memory loss, and serious mental deterioration. |
| What is Parkinson disease? | Progressive neurological disorder affecting the portion of the brain responsible for controlling movement. |
| What is cerebrospinal fluid? | Colourless, shock-absorbing fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal cord and provides nutritive substances to the CNS. |
| What is the brainstem composed of? | -the midbrain
-the medulla
-the pons |
| What is the function of the pons? | It is a bridge connection the midbrain to the medulla. |
| What is the function of the thalamus? | -receives all sensory stimuli except olfactory
-receives impulses from the cerebrum and relays them to efferent nerves. |
| What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? | 1. Central nervous system
2. Peripheral nervous system |
| Describe the parasympathetic nervous system? | -rest and digest
-responds when immediate action is not required |
| Describe the sympathetic nervous system. | -fight or flight
-responds when immediate actions are required |
