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A disease that causes a slow destruction of neurons in the brain. Leads to memory loss, confusion, and eventually death
Alzheimer's Disease
A disease that causes muscle problems, movement problems, and a loss of coordination and balance
Parkinson's disease
A disease that causes feelings of extreme unhappiness and a loss of joy in life
Depression
A disease caused by the destruction of the myelin sheaths, causes loss of mobility and eventually total disability
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
An inflammation of the meninges caused by a virus or bacteria. Can cause brain damage
Meningitis
A mental disease that can cause people to see or hear things that do not really exist
Schizophrenia
A brain injury caused by a blow/hit to the head.
Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion
Caused by a blood blockage in the brain, this can lead to paralysis for one side of the body
Stroke
This part of the nervous system is associated with calm situations, it stimulates intestinal activity and is usually active at night
Parasympathetic Nervous System
This part of the nervous system prepares the body for emergency situations (such as the "fight or flight" response)
Sympathetic nervous system
This is a type of movement/action that happens unconsciously (without thought)
Reflex
The part of the nervous system that connects the central nervous system to the organs, receptors, and effectors
Peripheral nervous system
The largest part of the brain, it is responsible for advanced thought, imagination, and logic
Cerebrum
Located at the back of the brain, it is responsible for movement and balance
Cerebellum
Located at the base of the brain, it is responsible for automatic functions such as breathing, heartbeat, blood pressure, etc.
Brain stem
The central nervous system consists of two parts, what are they?
Brain and spinal cord
