Name That Cell
Found in the CNS, these are the most numerous type of neuroglia.
Astrocytes
This division of the nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord.
Central Nervous System
Higher cognitive functions, including the ability to reason through this question, are located in this lobe.
Frontal
A network of grey and white matter extending from the spinal cord to the diencephalon, this structure keeps you awake.
Reticular activating system
Receptor sites for this neurotransmitter are found especially in the parasympathetic but also sympathetic systems.
Acetylcholine
These cells line fluid-filled cavities, such as the ventricular system of the brain.
Ependymal Cells
The spinal nerves and peripheral nerves make up this division of the nervous system.
Peripheral Nervous System
Now you see it, now you don’t—interruptions to vision would indicate a problem with this lobe.
Occipital
The most superior portion of the brain stem, this serves as a relay for impulses from the cerebral cortex to the pons and spinal cord.
Midbrain
This neurotransmitter slows things down in the brain or inhibits neural activity.
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
Found in the PNS, these cells manufacture myelin.
Schwann Cells
This system is responsible for voluntary muscle control.
Somatic Nervous system
A paramedic uses this lobe to calculate the correct dose of medication for his or her patient.
Parietal
While most inferior, this portion of the brain stem contains the functions most important for life.
Medulla or Medulla oblongata
This neurotransmitter speeds things up in the brain.
Glutamate
These are neuroimmune cells in the brain.
Microglia
This division of the nervous system contains the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
Autonomic Nervous System
If you are having trouble remembering the functional areas of the brain, you should blame this lobe.
Temporal
This bulge on the underside of the brain stem helps regulate breathing rate and depth.
Pons
This neurotransmitter is involved in the reward system and helps in learning.
Dopamine
These cells form insulating myelin sheaths around axons in the brain and spinal cord.
Oligodendrocytes
Part of the peripheral nervous system, these tracts transmit impulses and sensations to the brain.
Afferent Tracts
Many emotions are mediated by this system.
Limbic system
This group of brain structures sits just above the brainstem, linking it to the cerebral hemispheres.
Diencephalon
This neurotransmitter is often targeted when treating depression.
Serotonin