Nervous System

Syann moore p.5

What is the primary function of the
nervous system?
A. It is responsible for the control of the body and communication of
among its parts.
Provide example of the roles of the nervous
system
Sensory Input: picks up sensory stimuli

Integration: processes the input and decides

what to do about it.

Motor Output: occurs when nervous system

activates certain body parts.

What other body systems helps the
nervous system in maintaining
homeostasis?
A. The endocrine, and muscular system help the nervous system in
maintaining homeostasis.
Name the two primary structural sections
of the NS. What are they and what do they
include?
Central Peripheral
What are the 2 subdivisions of the
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?
Sensory or Afferent Motor or Efferent
The motor subdivisions of the PNS has 3
subdivisions called? List and explain.
Why are Neuroglia important?
A. They are the “glue” that holds the neurons together: Making
up half of the mass of the brain.
What are Astrocytes? And why are they
important?
A. Star-shaped; anchor neurons to blood supply; govern exchange of
materials between neurons and capillaries.
What are the shape of Microglial cells and
what do they do for you?
A. Small and thorny; they are a source of immune defense against
invading microorganisms in the brain and spinal cord.
Where do you find ependymal cells? How
about oligodendrocytes?
A. You can find Ependymal cells in the lines of cavities in the brain and
spinal cord.
B. You can find Oligodendrocytes wrapped around neurons.
What is ALS?
A. Progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve
cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
Name 2 other nervous system diseases.
Guillain–Barré syndrome:
Immune system attacks
nerves.
● Prickling, pins and needles
sensations in your fingers, toes,
ankles or wrists
● Weakness in your legs that
spreads to your upper body
● Unsteady walking or inability to
walk or climb stairs
● Difficulty with eye or facial
movements
Parkinson’s Disease: CNS
affects movement.
● Tremor. A tremor, or shaking,
usually begins in a limb, often your
hand or fingers. You may a rub your
thumb and forefinger back-and-
forth, known as a pill-rolling tremor.
Your hand may tremor when it's at
rest.
● Slowed movement
(bradykinesia).
● Rigid muscles.
➔ Cannot be cured