Central Nervous System (CNS) Right Ans - consists of the brain and spinal
cord
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Right Ans - includes all nerve fibers
outside brain and spinal cord
includes the 12 pairs of cranial nerves extending from the brain and the 31
pairs of peripheral spinal nerves extending outward from the spinal cord
, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Right Ans - Used to objectively describe the
extent of impaired consciousness in all types of acute medical and trauma
patients. The scale assesses patients according to three aspects of
responsiveness: eye-opening, motor, and verbal responses.
What is the max GCS score? Right Ans - 15
What is the lowest GCS score? Right Ans - 3!
How does the brain control the heart? Right Ans - It sends signals to speed
up or slow down the heart rate.
Fuel for the brain Right Ans - glucose
Meninges Right Ans - three protective membranes that surround the brain
and spinal cord
dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
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