Smallest part of the brain Inflammation of a nerve Contains the mesencephalon (midbrain), pons, and medulla oblongata Fainting Contact point between two nerves Involuntary nerves Largest part of the brain Involuntary movement experienced during a seizure Nerve Pain Voluntary nerves Dizziness Outer layer of the cerebrum convulsion brainstem cerebrum syncope somatic nerves autonomic nerves synapse hydrocephalus pons
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one of three main divisions of the autonomic nervous system, it is responsible for stimulation of "rest and digest" response a layer of connective tissue made up of endoneurial cells that encloses the myelin sheath of a spinal cord nerve fiber a branched extension of a neuron that acts to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain the center of the nervous system that functions to coordinate sensation, intellect and nerve activity the part of the nervous system consisting of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord neurons located in the central nervous system that project their axons outside the central nervous system to directly or indirectly control muscles a junction found between any two neurons or a neuron and an end organ like a muscle or gland a long projection of a nerve cell that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body a nerve that emerges directly from the brain, in contrast to spinal nerves, which emerge from segments of the spinal cord an electrically insulating material that forms a layer, the myelin sheath, around the axon of a neuron the part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles a group of intersecting nerves the sheath of connective tissue surrounding a bundle (fascicle) of nerve fibers within a nerve a neuron that forms a connection between other neurons the outermost layer of dense irregular connective tissue surrounding a peripheral nerve an enclosed, cable-like bundle of axons (the long, slender projections of neurons) in the peripheral nervous system the part of the peripheral nervous system that acts as a control system, functioning largely below the level of consciousness and controlling visceral functions a neuron responsible for converting various external stimuli into corresponding internal stimuli the part of the nervous system that integrates the information that it receives from, and coordinates the activity of, all parts of the body a nerve that emerges from your vertebral column
Sri K.
1. The central nervous system consists of the _______ and _______. 2. _______ are highly branched structures found on neurons that receive impulses. 3. _______ is a fatty substance that acts as insulation for many axons. 4. List the meninges in order from outer layer to inner layer: a. _______ b. _______ c. _______ d. _______ e. _______ 5. The _______ lobe of the cerebrum controls vision. 6. The elevated portions of the cerebral convolutions are called _______ and they are separated by fissures called _______. 7. The midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata make up the _______. 8. Pain perception is controlled by the _______. 9. The point at which a nerve is attached to the central nervous system is called the _______ 10. The _______ branch of the ANS is the "fight-or-flight" branch and the _______ branch of the ANS is the "rest-and-digest" branch.
Adi S.
Name: Date: Word Bank Brainstem Cerebrum Cerebellum Diencephalon Medulla oblongata Pituitary gland Pons The brain consists of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and allows the body to process information and control voluntary movements. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland that secretes and stores hormones that manage endocrine system functions. It is attached to the end of the infundibulum of the hypothalamus and has two lobes. The brainstem acts as the conduction pathway between the brain and spinal cord. It contains nuclei that regulate autonomic functions, such as respiration and heartbeat. The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement, balance, and posture. The pons bridges the two main functional areas of the central nervous system and forms part of the brainstem. It is continuous with the medulla oblongata. The diencephalon is a region of the forebrain with three distinct structures: the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus. These structures contribute to learning and memory, the regulation of autonomic nervous system functions, emotions and behavior, food consumption, and body temperature and circadian rhythms.
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