Regulation and nervous system

Front

Regulation of an organism's internal conditions to maintain life is ___________________.

Back

Homeostasis

Front

What does the cerebrum control?

Back

Controls thoughts and voluntary actions.

Front

The ______ controls balance, posture, and coordination.

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Which part of the brain carries out mental processes such as learning and remembering?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

Type of neuron that carries messages from the body to the brain/spinal cord:

Back

Sensory

Front

What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

Back

Controls vital and involuntary actions.

Front

What is the role of motor neurons?

Back

Carries messages from the brain/spinal cord to the muscles.

Front

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Front

What is a synapse?

Back

The junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

Front

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

Back

Connects the central nervous system to the limbs and organs.