Central Nervous System

• What are the functions of the Central Nervous System?

  • Relay Messages
  • Processes Information
  • Analyze Information
• The Central Nervous System is made up of two parts?

  Brain and Spinal Cord
• The brain and spinal cord are wrapped in 3 layers of connective tissues known as?

  Meninges
• What are the meninges?

  • Pia Mater
  • Arachnoid Mater
  • Dura Mater
• Between the meninges and the central nervous system is a space filled with?

  Cerebrospinal Fluid
• What acts as a shock absorber that protects the CNS and allows for the exchange of nutrients and waste?

  Cerebrospinal Fluid