ANATOMY FLASHCARD on Chapter 7 "The Nervous System"

Front

Division of the Autonomic Nervous System that is responsible for 'FIGHT OR FLIGHT' response.

Back

Sympathetic Nervous System.

Front

The four main lobes of the brain are frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal. What do they collectively make up?

Back

Cerebrum.

Front

Which type of glial cell becomes very active during an infection in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

Back

Microglia.

Front

What part of the brain is responsible for regulating appetite and temperature control?

Back

Hypothalamus.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What is the cranial nerve number for the Vestibulocochlear nerve?

Back

VIII.

Front

What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

Back

To process and transmit information throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the Nervous System?

Back

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Front

What is the role of oligodendrocytes in the nervous system?

Back

To produce myelin sheath around nerve fibers in the CNS.

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

To coordinate voluntary movements and maintain posture and balance.

Front

What is the main function of the brain stem?

Back

To control basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.