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