The longest part of a neuron is called _____________

Chemicals or messages called __________ are stored in neurons and released when the cell is stimulated by a signal

The central nervous system is made up of _____________

Which part of the brain controls rational thinking and decision making?

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

Axons:

The part of the brain primarily responsible for producing speech is the ______________

The part of the brain primarily responsible for understanding speech is the ______________

Which one of these is NOT a part of the brainstem?

What is the average weight of the human brain?

We are unable to feel the true weight of brain because it is suspended by __________________

Having a functional ________________ allows us to maintain balance in the body

Memory, hearing, and language are all housed in the ___________________

Heartbeat and breathing are all regulated autonomously by the _____________

The brain is comprised of ________ parts

The largest lobe of the brain is ____________

Which one of the following is NOT an anatomical direction:

This part of the brain allows blood to leave and cerebrospinal fluid to re-enter into the circulation:

This part of the brain is described as the shrink wrap holding everything together:

_____________ is another name for the cell body:

_____________ acts as an insulator to minimize dissipation of the signal that is being sent

_________________ is responsible for releasing neurotransmitters when stimulated by an electrical signal.

Transmission of a signal between two neurons is called a _________________. Transmission of a signal within a neuron is called ____________.

The _______ is responsible for tear production, chewing, blinking, and facial expressions

The __________ is known as the little brain

The ___________ assists with the identification of objects and spatial relationships. This area also interprets pain and touch in the body.

The _______________ regulates the flow of hormones from the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries and testicles.

This area of the body is responsible for regulating body temperature, synchronizing sleep patterns, controlling hunger and thirst

This area of the brain is associated with reward, stress and ‘fight or flight’

The _____________ supplies blood to the rear portions of the brain

The _____________ circulates blood from the front of the brain to the back

The two cranial nerves located in the cerebrum are:

The ______________ controls motor activity in the heart, throat and digestive system