BRAIN
how does the Brain help the Nervous system
controls how we think, learn, move, and feel.
What does CNS stand for, and what parts of the body does it include
central nervous system
What is the basic unit of the nervous system
a neuron
What is the primary function of the circulatory system
to transport oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body
Who Wrote The Declaration Of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What part of the brain is primarily responsible for language processing
Wernicke's area
What are the major functions of the brain
controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger
What are the three main parts of a neuron and their functions
dendrites, an axon, and a cell body or soma
to transport oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body
the heart, blood vessels, and blood
54 x 9
486
Which area of the brain is associated with the eyes
Occipital lobe
Name the four lobes of the cerebrum and their primary functions
frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes
Explain the difference between a dendrite and an axon
Dendrites bring information to the cell body and axons take information away from the cell body
How does the heart function in the circulatory system
continuously receiving oxygen-poor blood from the body, sending it to the lungs to be oxygenated,
Who invented the light bulb
Thomas Edison
Explain the concept of the brain organizer.
To organize thoughts and decision making.
What is the role of the cerebellum
muscle control, including balance and movement
What is a system
A group of parts working together to do something
What is the difference between arteries and veins
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, and veins carry blood towards the heart
Which freezes faster: hot or cold water
cold water
What is Dementia?
Memory Lost
What is the function of the brainstem
It helps regulate vital body functions that you don't have to think about, like breathing and your heart rate
How do neurons communicate with each other
using both electrical and chemical signals
What are capillaries and what is their role
delicate blood vessels (tubes that hold blood) throughout your body
Which bird is known for its vibrant plumage and can mimic human speech
a prate