PLTW - Neurons & the Brain

Front

What part of the brain controls heart rate?

Back

Brainstem

Front

What is the largest part of the brain where different lobes are located?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for visual processing?

Back

Occipital lobe

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordination of voluntary movements and balance.

Front

What are the three main types of neurons?

Back

Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons.

Front

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

Back

The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body.

Front

What is the protective covering of the axon called?

Back

Myelin sheath.

Front

What is the function of the brainstem?

Back

Controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Front

What is the role of the frontal lobe?

Back

Involved in reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.