Anatomy and Physiology central nervous system review

Thin, web like membranes between the outer and inner layer of meninges is called the ______ matter

arachnoid

The _____ tracts within the spinal cord carry sensory impulses to the brain

ascending

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

The _____ connects 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

Worm like ridges on the surface of the brain

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 right and left hemisphere

longitudinal

The _____ enlargement of the spinal cord supplies nerves to the lower limbs, whereas the _____ enlargement supplies nerves to the shoulders and arms

lumbar, cervical

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 are 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 the medulla oblongata

stem

The fluid filled cavities within our brains are called ____

ventricles