Central Nervous System Review 9.11-9.13
The thin, web-like membrane between the outer and inner layer of meninges is called the ____________ mater.
arachnoid
_______________________________________tracts within the spinal cord carry sensory impulses to the brain.
ascending
how the nervous system is organized
autonomic, somatic, central, peripheral
The ________________________ is the part of the brain that controls the coordination, balance and equilibrium.
cerebellum
The brain and spinal cord are surrounded (and float within) ___________________________ fluid.
cerebrospinal
The ___________________________________ is the major part of the brain that controls higher mental activities, such as learning and making decisions.
cerebrum
whereas the _____________________________ enlargement supplies nerves to the shoulders and arms.
cervical
The ____________________ __________________________ connects the two hemispheres of the brain.
corpus callosum
_____________________________________tracts within the spinal cord carry motor impulses to the muscles.
descending
The outermost of the three meninges is the _________________ mater.
dura
The worm-like ridges on the surface of the brain are called
gyri
The part of the brain that plays a major role in memory is the ______________________________
hippocampus
Part of the diencephalon, controls basic functions such as body temperature, and hunger: _______________
hypothalamus
The right side of your brain controls the _____________side of your body
left
The _______________________ system controls emotional experiences.
limbic
The ________________________________ fissure separates the two hemispheres
longitudinal
The ____________________________enlargement of the spinal cord supplies nerves to the lower limbs,
lumbar
The _____________________ oblongata is responsible for regulation of the body, such as heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure.
medulla
The innermost layer of meninges that supplies blood vessels to the brain called the ________________ mater.
pia
The master gland of the endocrine system dealing with hormones is the ________________ gland
pituitary
The brain ____________________ consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
stem
The fluid filled cavities within our brains are called ________________________.
ventricles