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Meninges of the Brain and cerebrospinal fluid

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Meninges of the Brain and Cerebrospinal Fluid Central Nervous system is protected by:     ·          Cranial Cavity ·          Meninges          ·          Fluid layers in between (Cerebrospinal Fluid)  *Brain floats in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) . It acts like a cushion for the brain. That’s why the brain  does not put weight on the neck. Meninges (3 membranous coverings)     ·          Outer most Meninx is called as Dura Matter (Separates right and left hemisphere of Cerebrum and   is partition between Cerebrum, Cerebellum and Hypophysis Cerebri)         ·          Middle layer is called as Arachnoid Matter ·              Inner most layer is cal...

INTRODUCTION TO THE BRAIN

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Introduction to the BRAIN (Nervous System) Human brain is responsible for: ·          Judgement ·          Intelligence ·          Memory Activities of nervous system: ·          Physical ·          Psychological ·          Intellectual Functions: ·          Controlling and coordinating system of the body. ·          Adjust the body to the surroundings. ·          Regulate all the bodily act may be voluntary or involuntary. Parts of nervous system: ·          Sensory : Collects the information from the surroundings and gains knowledge. ·  ...