The Nervous System

Front

What is the largest area of the brain that controls everything conscious?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

This part of the nervous system regulates involuntary actions such as heart function, blood pressure, breathing, digestion.

Back

Autonomic Nervous System

Front

The space between an axon of a neuron that is communicating with a dendrite of another neuron is called a ________________.

Back

Synapse

Front

The part of the brain that controls conscious thoughts, senses, language and memories.

Back

Cerebrum

Front

A nerve cell.

Back

Neuron

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements, balance, and posture.

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

Back

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Front

What is the role of sensory neurons?

Back

Sensory neurons transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

Front

What is the function of motor neurons?

Back

Motor neurons carry signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles to initiate movement.

Front

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

Back

Meninges.