 It is the part of the body that coordinates the voluntary and involuntary actions of the body, and transmits signals between different parts of the body.  2 main parts: - Central Nervous System - Peripheral Nervous System

 The part of the nervous system that integrates the information that it receives from, and coordinates the activity of all the parts of the body.  It contains majority of the nervous system such as: -Brain - Spinal Cord

 The part of the nervous system consisting of nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.  Its main function is to connect the central nervous system to the limbs and organs.  Divided into 2 parts: - Somatic Nervous System - Autonomic Nervous System

 Is the part of the PNS associated with the voluntary control of body movements.  Consists of efferent nerves which are responsible for simulating muscle contraction.

 Is part of the PNS that acts as the control system.  It controls visceral functions such as: - Heart rate - Digestion - Respiratory rate

 Neuron- Nervous cell that processes and transmits information.  Axons- Nerve fiber that conducts electrical impulses.  Neurotransmitters- Endogenous chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to target cell across a synapse.  Synapses- Structure that permits a neuron to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another cell.  Glial Cells- Non- Neuronal cells that provide support and nutrition to maintain homeostasis.

 A buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to brain swelling.  It is caused by an imbalance of how much fluid is produced and how much is absorbed into the blood stream.  Signs and symptoms: - Large head - Loss of coordination or balance - Loss of memory  Treatments - Shunt - Ventriculostomy

 Disease in which your body’s immune system eats away at the protective sheath (myelin) that covers your nerves.  It is an autoimmune disease.  Signs and symptoms: - Numbness or weakness - Double vision or blurring of vision - Slurred Speech  Treatments: - Cannot be cured - Corticosteroid - Plasmapheresis

 A central nervous system disorder in which the nerve cell activity in your brain is disturbed, causing a seizure during which you experience abnormal behavior.  Signs and symptoms: - Temporary confusion - Uncontrollable jerking  Treatment: - Vagus nerve stimulation - Ketogenic diet

 A Progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects your movement.  Signs and symptoms: - Shaky - Slowed movement - Speech changes  Treatments: - Cannot be cured - Medications - Carbidopa

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