chapter 3 day 2 nervious systems and brain

what are the two types of nervous systems

central and peripheral

peripheral nervous system (contains two types 0

has somatic and autonomic nervous

Sympathetic (part of autonomic Nervous system )

preps the body for emergencies “fight or glight

Parasympathetic ( autonomic nervous system )

saves and stores energy , calm you down

Hind Brain

Cerebellum , pons , medulla

Cerrebellum

important for balance and coordination , handles routine task

Pons

Sleep and Arousal

Medulla

deals with breathing , swallowing , heart rate , and circulation

Forebrain

Cerebrum , and Cerebral Cortex

cerebrum

most complex and largest part , responsible for learning thinking and rembering and conciousness , has two heimpheres

corpus callosum

connects the two heimpheres

Cerebral cortex

evreything like language decision making voluntary movement perception

Brocas

Responsible for speech

Wernicke

Responsible for spoken and written language

Left hemisphere

Written ,speech , and language

Right hemisphere

Responsible for shapes , drawing and spatial task

Glia

provide support, nutritional benefits and insulation for other cells

Parkinson’s

Slows movements , muscle stiffness and caused by low dopamine

Receptor sites

is a specific spot on a neuron where a neurotransmitter binds.

Serotonin

Mood sleep appetite