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3. This system activates in stressful situations to prepare you for action.
4. cortex It’s in the front and known for planning and making choices.
5. disorder is characterized by seizures
8. disorder causes memory loss and is linked to aging and Named after a famous doctor, it’s often associated with older adults.
10. It’s the brain’s ability to change and adapt, even after injury or learning.
12. It’s like the "messenger" that carries information throughout the body.
13. It’s often called the "little brain" located at the back of the head.
15. Its name rhymes with "dope," and it boosts pleasure and motivation.
19. system is responsible for calming the body down after stress and Think "rest and digest"—this system calms the body down.
20. regulates breathing and heart rate and This area keeps you alive by controlling basic functions without your awareness.

1. part of the CNS transmits signals and It’s like a superhighway, transmitting signals from the brain to the rest of the body
2. neurotransmitter is important for muscle movement and memory and also Its name sounds like it could be part of a car
6. It’s the “happy hormone” that keeps you balanced and calm.
7. It’s the "thinking cap" on top of the brain, handling complex thoughts
9. type of neuron transmits information from the senses to the brain and It’s like a “reporter” sending sensory data for the brain to interpret
11. one division of Nervous system that is that is the central command center and one of the main division of NS
14. nervous system branch controls involuntary actions like heartbeat. Think “automatic”—it handles things you don’t have to think about
16. lobe of the brain located at the back, it helps you interpret what you see
17. It’s like a protective covering on wires, making signals travel faster.
18. system that is the body’s main communication network, interpreting the five senses