Central Nervous System

The central nervous system is made up of __________.

• the brain and cerebellum
• the peripheral and autonomic nervous system
• the brain and spinal cord
• the cerebrum and the cerebellum

The diencephalon is composed primarily of ____________.

• the cerebellum, brain stem and cerebrum

• the brain stem, hippocampus and amygdala

• the thalamus, hypothalamus and pituitary gland

• the midbrain, pons and cerebrum

Part of the brain stem, serves as a pathway for nerve impulses. It also helps to regulate rate/depth of breathing.

• midbrain

• pons

• medulla oblongata

• hippocampus

Automatic reflex centers for the heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, swallowing, and vomiting

• Medulla Oblongata

• Pons

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

What is the cerebrum? (*This has multiple correct answers)

• Largest part of the brain

• Contains a left and right hemisphere

• Has 4 lobes

• covered by the cerebral cortex

What are the grooves in the brain called?

• Gyri

• Sulci

• Lobes

• Fissures

If you had one word to describe the function of the parietal lobe it would be:

• Movement

• Sensory

• Balance

• Emotions

Occipital Lobes are responsible for: 

• balance
• vision
• hearing
• movement

What does the cerebellum help maintain?

• body temperature
• emotions
• motor output
• balance

What letter represents the Parietal Lobe?

• A
• B
• C
• E