Basic organisation of the nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
What does the CNS consist of?
A
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Spinal cord
2
Q
What does the PNS consist of?
A
Nerves and ganglia
3
Q
what is the general role of the somatic NS?
A
controls motor and sensory function for body wall
4
Q
what is the general role of the autonomic NS?
A
controls visceral function
5
Q
What does the CNS do?
A
Carries out “housekeeping” function by processing sensory and motor information and maintaining internal environment
6
Q
What does the ANS do?
A
Regulates/controls internal organs/ glands/ blood vessels
7
Q
What does an EEG do?
A
Measures electrical potentials at scalp generated by underlying neurones
8
Q
What does an EMG do?
A
Examines the integrity of muscle/ peripheral nerve/ lower motor neurones
