ASSESSING NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM
Prepared by:
Mrs. Robeanna M. Diesto,MN
, Structure and Function
NERVOUS SYSTEM: is responsible
for coordinating and regulating all
body functions.
A. Central nervous system: highly
evolved clusters of neurons that act
to accept, interconnect, interpret
and generate a response to nerve
impulses originating throughout the
body.
, Neurons - basic unit
of the brain
receive impulses and
send them on to
other cells
located throughout
the sensory and
motor neural
pathways.
The CNS contains
upper motor neurons
that influence lower
motor neurons
, • Central nervous system:
1. Brain:
the control center of the nervous
system
Generates thoughts, emotions and
speech
Weighs about 3-4 lbs; surrounded by
the skull for protection and support
four major divisions:
cerebrum
diencephalon
brain stem
cerebellum
Prepared by:
Mrs. Robeanna M. Diesto,MN
, Structure and Function
NERVOUS SYSTEM: is responsible
for coordinating and regulating all
body functions.
A. Central nervous system: highly
evolved clusters of neurons that act
to accept, interconnect, interpret
and generate a response to nerve
impulses originating throughout the
body.
, Neurons - basic unit
of the brain
receive impulses and
send them on to
other cells
located throughout
the sensory and
motor neural
pathways.
The CNS contains
upper motor neurons
that influence lower
motor neurons
, • Central nervous system:
1. Brain:
the control center of the nervous
system
Generates thoughts, emotions and
speech
Weighs about 3-4 lbs; surrounded by
the skull for protection and support
four major divisions:
cerebrum
diencephalon
brain stem
cerebellum
