Human Biology

1.51. Injuries of the Nervous System http://www.ck12.org

• What Are Damaged Nerves?at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2buwDxESi3w (1:47)

MEDIA

Click image to the left for more content.

1. What kinds of problems can arise from damaged nerves?


2. How do you think symptoms might vary between someone with a damaged peripheral nerve vs. a damaged
   central nerve? Explain your thinking fully.


3. How can nerves become damaged? Can damaged nerves repair themselves?

Review

1. What are some possible consequences of a serious brain injury?


2. Explain what causes paralysis.