Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) by Emily Seehafer https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f en-us 2025-05-02 15:06:09 UTC 2025-05-02 15:32:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4c4.png Name of the System & Components seehaferemily https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434367706 Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Components:

  • Cranial nerves (12 pairs)

  • Spinal nerves (31 pairs)

  • Ganglia

  • Sensory receptors

  • Peripheral nerves (motor and sensory)

]]> 2025-05-02 15:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434367706 Purpose of the System seehaferemily https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434368451 The Peripheral Nervous System connects the central nervous system (CNS) to the limbs and organs. It serves as a communication relay between the brain/spinal cord and the rest of the body. The PNS allows for both voluntary actions, like muscle movement, and involuntary functions, like regulating heart rate.

]]> 2025-05-02 15:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434368451 Three Diseases/Disorders of the PNS seehaferemily https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434369733

  • Peripheral Neuropathy – A condition resulting from damaged peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness, and pain, typically in the hands and feet.

  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome – A rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness and potential paralysis.

  • Bell’s Palsy – Sudden weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, usually on one side, due to inflammation of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII).

    • ]]>     2025-05-02 15:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434369733     Diagnostic Test seehaferemily https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434370282 Nerve Conduction Study (NCS): A diagnostic test that measures how fast electrical impulses move through the peripheral nerves. It is used to evaluate nerve damage or dysfunction.

    ]]>     2025-05-02 15:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434370282     Surgical/Therapeutic Intervention seehaferemily https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434371206 Nerve Decompression Surgery: A surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on a nerve, such as in carpal tunnel syndrome. It can restore function and reduce pain or numbness.

    ]]>     2025-05-02 15:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434371206     3-Question Quiz seehaferemily https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434371904

  • What is the term for nerve inflammation that causes facial paralysis on one side of the face?

    a. Neuropathy

    b. Bell’s Palsy

    c. Parkinson’s

    d. Myopathy

  • What is the name of the test that measures the speed of electrical signals through peripheral nerves?

    a. EEG

    b. MRI

    c. Nerve Conduction Study

    d. EMG

  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome affects which part of the nervous system?

    a. Central Nervous System

    b. Peripheral Nervous System

    c. Endocrine System

    d. Muscular System

    • ]]>     2025-05-02 15:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/seehaferemily/4g28gxhxg62qky9f/wish/3434371904