Nervous system and spec. senses

The largest part of the brain

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cerebrum

The term "psychology" literally means:

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the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind

The ares of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the:

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medulla oblongata

The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the:

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spinal cord

The three layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:

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meninges

The cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called

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nerves

A group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain are referred to as:

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ganglions or ganglia

the term that means spinal cord inflammation is:

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myel/itis

the combining from en/cephal/o actually means:

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brain

The combining form phren/o- means:

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mind or diaphragm