Information Processing - Science 8 Test B

Front

What is the structure in the brain responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?

Back

brainstem

Front

What are the special chemicals that allow impulses to jump across the synapse to pass to another neuron?

Back

neurotransmitters

Front

What type of receptors are used for the senses of smell and taste?

Back

chemical receptors

Front

What is a group of similar cells that come together to perform a specific function called?

Back

tissue

Front

Which part of the brain, when damaged, would most affect a teacher's ability to perform their job?

Back

cerebrum

Front

What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between neurons across synapses.

Front

What is the role of the cerebrum in the human brain?

Back

It is responsible for higher brain functions, including thought, action, and emotion.

Front

What are the two main types of receptors involved in the sensory system?

Back

Chemical receptors and physical receptors.

Front

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the function of the brainstem in the central nervous system?

Back

It connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls basic life functions.