2024 Nervous System FLASHCARD

Front

What is the largest portion of the human brain responsible for thinking, judgment, and processing the senses?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

What is the column of nerve tissue that starts in the medulla oblongata and runs through the backbone?

Back

Spinal Cord

Front

What is the basic unit (cell) of the nervous system?

Back

Neuron

Front

What are the main parts of a neuron cell?

Back

Dendrite, Axon, Nucleus

Front

What part of the brain acts as a relay center and controls some homeostasis activities like heart rate and breathing?

Back

Medulla Oblongata

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordination of voluntary movements and balance.

Front

What is the role of the cerebral cortex?

Back

Involved in higher brain functions such as thought and action.

Front

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

Receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

Back

Transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body.

Front

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

Back

Insulates the axon and speeds up signal transmission.