Brain Dissection with Mrs. D

Brains in a living body have the texture of:

• Rubber

• Play Dough

• Muscle

• Tofu

What is the largest part of your brain?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

• Cerebrum

What does the cerebrum control?

• Voluntary functions

• Involuntary functions

• Coordination of muscles

What does the cerebellum control?

• Feelings/Emotions

• Voluntary Functions

• Involuntary Funtions

• Balance/Coordination

The brain stem connects to the ___

• Spinal cord

• Small Intestine

• Motor Neurons

Why is the Brain Stem important?

• It controls your voluntary functions like movement and emotions

• It controls your involuntary functions like heart beats and breathing.

• It coordinates your movements and helps with balance.

What make up the Peripheral Nervous system? (Check all that apply)

• Brain

• Motor Neurons

• Sensory Neurons

• Spinal Cord

What make up the Central Nervous System?

• Brain

• Motor Neuron

• Sensory Neuron

• Spinal Cord