Nervous System

Front

What is the main part of the brain responsible for thinking and decision-making?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

What is the name of the cell that transmits nerve impulses?

Back

Neuron

Front

What is the automatic response to a stimulus that occurs before the brain processes it?

Back

Reflex

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

What is the part of the brain that controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate?

Back

Medulla (Brain Stem)

Front

What connects the brain to the spinal cord?

Back

Brain Stem

Front

What is the term for the junction between two nerve cells?

Back

Synapse

Front

What part of the brain is involved in muscle movement and coordination?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

What is the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord called?

Back

Meninges

Front

What is the function of the spinal cord?

Back

To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.