8th gr Nervous System Vocabulary

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Neuron

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A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

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Brainstem

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The central trunk of the brain, continuing downward to form the spinal cord.

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Neurologist

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A doctor specializing in the study and treatment of nervous system disorders.

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Cerebellum

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The part of the brain at the back of the skull, responsible for muscle coordination and balance.

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Thalamus

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The brain's relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

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Cortex

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The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions like thought and action.

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Pituitary Gland

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A small gland at the base of the brain, producing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

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Neurodegenerative Disease

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A disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the nervous system.

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Amygdala

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A section of the brain involved in emotion processing and memory.

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Hypothalamus

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A region of the brain controlling body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other homeostatic systems.