Parts of the BRAIN
What is the lobe in the FRONT of the brain called
Frontal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
this is the center for long term memory and smell
What does the Nucleus do
is the center of the neuron
Cerebrum, Cerebellum, and the brain stem
pariental lobe
Temporal Lobe
This is the center for hearing, short term memory, and facial recognition
What does the dendrite do
The center that receives signals from the cell
2 ways to protect your nervous system
1. protect yourself from disease
2. lift properly
3. avoid drugs and alcohol
4. observe safety rules
5. Wear a helmet
6. play it safe
Name of the lobe on the side of your head
Temporal lobe
Pariental Lobe
The center for processing pain, word recognition, and speech
what does the Axon do
Transfer signals to other cells and organs
What does the central nervous system consist of?
Brain and spinal cord
Name of the lobe in the back of the brain
Occipital
Occipital Lobe
the center for vision, processing light and everything to do with the eyes
What does the central nervous system consist of?
brain and spinal cord
Two parts of the brain stem
pons and medulla
Name of the little sac at the bottom of your brain
cerebellum
Cerebellum
Responsible for balance in movement and coordination
Bonus: What does the brain stem do?
it takes on, sends out and coordinates all the brains messages from the body
What is the function of the Medulla in the brain stem