Nervous System, Special Senses

Front

The olfactory tract carries impulses associated with __.

Back

smell

Front

Part of brain where we think and store memories.

Back

cerebrum

Front

Endorphins, Acetylcholine, and norepinephrine are examples of; located in the axon terminal:

Back

neurotransmitters

Front

The parietal lobe controls __________.

Back

Sense of touch, pain, spatial knowledge

Front

The Nodes of Ranvier are:

Back

gaps in the myelin

Front

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordination of voluntary movements and balance.

Front

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

Back

They transmit signals across synapses between neurons.

Front

What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

Back

Regulates vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.

Front

What is the significance of the myelin sheath?

Back

It insulates axons and increases the speed of nerve impulse transmission.

Front

What are the main components of the central nervous system (CNS)?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.