Nervous system anatomy

Front

What does the cerebrum control?

Back

Controls thoughts and voluntary actions.

Front

Name structure 3.

Back

Corpus callosum.

Front

The brain stem is ______________.

Back

The stem-like part of the base of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord.

Front

What are the branches of a neuron that collect stimuli and transport them to a cell body?

Back

Dendrites.

Front

What are the fatty bands of insulation surrounding the axon fibers?

Back

Myelin sheath.

Front

What is the function of the thalamus?

Back

Acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Front

What is the role of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordinates voluntary movements and maintains posture and balance.

Front

What is the function of the spinal cord?

Back

Transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What are neurotransmitters?

Back

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse.

Front

What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Controls involuntary bodily functions.