Chapter 37.3 CNS

Front

What are the three membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain?

Back

Meninges

Front

What type of matter makes up the cerebral cortex of the cerebellum?

Back

Grey matter

Front

What is the Primary Somatosensory Complex responsible for?

Back

Processing sensory information from the body.

Front

How does a signal travel in an unmyelinated fiber?

Back

The signal goes down the entire axon.

Front

True or False: White matter is found in parts of the brain that need to communicate with other areas of the brain.

Back

True

Front

What is the function of the meninges?

Back

To protect the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the difference between grey matter and white matter?

Back

Grey matter contains neuronal cell bodies, while white matter contains myelinated axons.

Front

What is the role of the Primary Motor Complex?

Back

It is responsible for planning and executing voluntary movements.

Front

What is the Diencephalon?

Back

A region of the brain that includes the thalamus and hypothalamus.

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

To coordinate voluntary movements and maintain balance.