Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

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Across
  1. 2. This is a gland that is located at the base of the brain, shaped like a bean.
  2. 3. The _____________ links the nervous system and immune systems with the help of the pituitary gland.
  3. 4. The ______ mater is a thin fibrous tissue found in the brain, it is in direct contact with the cerebral cortex.
  4. 7. The longitudal ________ separates the two hemispheres of the brain
  5. 8. The uppermost part of the brain, containing two hemispheres
  6. 10. The _________ lobe is responsible for processing auditory/olfactory sensation
  7. 12. The _________ reflex occurs after stroking the sole of the foot
  8. 14. The _______ mater is one of the meningeal layers that is fused to the periosteum of cranial bones.
  9. 16. The plexus of the anterior rami arising from C1 - C4
  10. 17. Section of the brainstem that is responsible for somatic/visceral motor control.
  11. 20. The specific region of the skin surface monitored by a single pair of spinal nerves.
  12. 22. The __________ lobe is responsible for visual stimuli
  13. 24. Site where neuron communicates with another cell
  14. 26. The node of __________ is a gap found within myelinated axons.
  15. 27. Type of nerve cell where axon and dendrite processes are fused.
  16. 28. The structure that is located near the brainstem and responsible for voluntary movement and other motor skills./
  17. 30. one neuron splitting and communicating with many others
  18. 31. topmost section of the brainstem.
Down
  1. 1. The first and main form of active immune defense in the CNS.
  2. 5. Neurons that link sensory and motor neurons.
  3. 6. Signaling chemicals
  4. 9. The type of processing that allows the brain to process simultaneous stimuli
  5. 11. The spinal nerve motor roots.
  6. 13. The ______ neurons are responsible for sensory processes such as receiving information(stimuli) and sending it to the CNS.
  7. 15. The _______ cells form the myelin sheath.
  8. 18. A groove on the surface of the brain
  9. 19. Type of axon with one dendrite and one axon process.
  10. 21. There are three layers of this including, pia mater, arachnoid mater and dura mater.
  11. 23. Outermost layer of dense and irregular tissue that surrounds the peripheral nerve.
  12. 25. Type of reflex that helps protect the body from harmful stimuli.
  13. 29. The long and slender projection of a neuron that conducts action potentials.