Areas of Brain
This is the area of the brain that controls decision making and personality
The frontal lobe
This is the control center of the neuron
Nucleus
How much does the average brain weigh?
The central nervous system is made up of what 2 parts?
What is the outer layer of the neuron called? (it protects the neuron)
Cell membrane
This is the part of the brain that controls movement
What is the motor cortex (or cerebellum)
This part of the neuron receives information from the pervious neuron
Neurons
The nerves that connect to the brain and spinal cord are known as the _________________ nervous system.
Peripheral
A neuron communicates in these 2 ways... Chemically and ----------?
Electronically
This is the part of the brain that produces vision
Occipital lobe
This is the part of the neuron where the impulse travels down. It is wrapped in myelin sheath.
Axon
There are 2 sides of the brain. We call these 2 sides ___________________. (starts with an "H")
Hemispheres
This part of the nervous system controls internal systems (autonomic or somatic)
Autonomic
True or false.... you have about 100 billion neurons in your body?
This lobe of the brain is where sound is interpreted
Temporal lobe
This part of the neuron is the end of the neuron and is where neurotransmitters are released.
Axon terminal
The brain is made mostly of...
Water
Name a nervous system disease that impacts memory when people get older.
(Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Dementia)
This part of the brain controls speech/speaking
Broca's Area
This is what myelin sheath is made of
The brain is made up of approximately _____________ cells.
86 billion neurons (i'll accept +/- 10 billion)
Which part of the nervous system helps you to digest your food (Parasympathetic or Sympathetic NS?)
Parasympathetic (rest and digest)
Neurons share neurotransmitters at this junction/gap:
Synapse