Human Brain and Nervous System - Part 2

Front

Part of the brain that controls conscious functions, such as thinking, sensing, speaking, and voluntary muscle movements.

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Cerebrum

Front

It controls body position, coordination, and balance.

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Part of the brain that controls involuntary functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestion. It also connects the brain to the spinal cord and carries nerve impulses between the brain and spinal cord.

Back

Brain stem

Front

The cerebrum is divided into the _______ and ______hemispheres,

Back

right and left

Front

What lobe of the brain is involved in personality characteristics, decision-making, movement, and recognition of smell?

Back

Frontal lobe

Front

What lobe of the brain helps identify objects, understand spatial relationships, and interpret pain and touch?

Back

Parietal Lobe

Front

What lobe of the brain is involved with vision?

Back

Occipital Lobe

Front

What lobe of the brain is involved in short-term memory, speech, musical rhythm, and some degree of smell recognition.

Back

Temporal lobe

Front

What carries nerve impulses back and forth between the body and brain?

Back

Spinal cord

Front

This division of nervous system includes nerves that run through virtually every part of the body, except for the brain and spinal cord.

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Peripheral Nervous System