The Basics
The nervous system is the body's ___________ system
Control
The part of the brain that is the largest, controls higher level thinking and voluntary movement
What is the cerebrum
This part of the PNS controls voluntary actions
What is the somatic nervous system
This is the location that sound waves enter the ear
The external ear
This part of the brain is the balance master, also helps control muscle contractions
What is the cerebellum
The nervous system responds to this inside and outside the body.
What is a stimuli
The major function of the brain is to do what?
Process throughs, memory, and emotions, and support vital functions
This part of the PNS controls involuntary actions
What is the autonomic nervous system.
Located in the base of the brain, controls involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate.
What is the brainstem
The two types of signals that the nervous system responds to are this.
What are electrical and chemical signals
The major process of the spinal cord is what?
To send messages between the brain and body.
This function allows your to know your body position without looking
What is proprioception:
Quick Activity for the Class: Close your eyes and put your hand out at your sides. Now touch your nose with your finger, using your right and then left hand. Increase your speed doing this action. You will notice you are still able to touch your nose as you increase your speed with your eyes closed.
Another name for the ear bones
What are the ossicles
This side of the brain controls the left side of the body.
What is the right side of the brain
This is one of the functions that occur when the nervous system is working.
thinking, learning, memory, balance, feeling, moving
The three main parts of the brain are what?
Cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem
This is the location of your smell receptors
In the olfactory epithelium
These two structures control balance (name one)
Vestibule and semicircular canals
This side of the brain enhances art, creativity, and emotions
What is the right side (hemisphere) of the brain
The two divisions of the nervous system are what?
Peripheral Nervous system (PNS)
This is the section of the brain that connects the two hemispheres. It allows communication between them.
What is the corpus callosum
This structure holds your taste buds
What are papillae
These tiny rocks help detect position
The process of signals crossing over the hemispheres of the brain
What is decussation