Human Nervous System

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What is the basic unit of the nervous system?

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Neuron (神經元)

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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

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Central Nervous System (中樞神經系統) and Peripheral Nervous System (周圍神經系統)

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What does the central nervous system include?

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Brain (腦) and Spinal Cord (脊髓)

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What are the components of the brain?

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Cerebrum (大腦), Cerebellum (小腦), and Brainstem (腦幹)

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What is the function of the cerebellum?

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Coordinates muscle activity and maintains body balance.

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What does the brainstem control?

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Breathing, heartbeat, blood pressure, and saliva secretion.

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How many pairs of cranial nerves are connected to the brain?

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12 pairs (12對腦神經)

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What is the role of the spinal cord?

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Transmits messages between the brain and the body, and can issue commands for reflexes.

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What is the relationship between the left and right hemispheres of the brain?

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The left hemisphere controls the right side of the body, and the right hemisphere controls the left side.

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What happens if the brainstem is severely damaged?

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The individual may not survive.