Unit 6 Nervous System

Front

The part of the brain in charge of thinking and memory.

Back

cerebrum

Front

The part of the body that integrates the information it receives from all over the body in order to make decisions is called the __________________

Back

central nervous system

Front

A nerve cell is called a:

Back

neuron

Front

True or False: the right side of the brain controls the right side of your body, while the left side of the brain controls the left side of your body.

Back

False

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

Back

Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

Front

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

Back

Dendrites

Front

This division consists of sensory and motor neurons that transmit information to and from the central nervous system.

Back

Peripheral nervous system

Front

What are the three meninges?

Back

Dura Mater, Arachnoid matter, Pja Matter

Front

Glia perform what function?

Back

All of the above (Protect neurons, Provide support for neurons, Provide nourishment to neurons)

Front

What are five basic parts of a neuron?

Back

Dendrite, cell body, axon, axon sheath, axon terminal