Neuro Knowledge

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Across
  1. 5. separates the parietal and frontal lobes
  2. 7. 12 pairs of nerves that originate in the brain and lead to the head, neck and torso
  3. 8. contains structures such as the thalamus and the hypothalamus
  4. 11. thick band of fibres connecting the two cerebral hemispheres
  5. 12. aids in maintaining homeostasis via its connections with the autonomic, endocrine and limbic systems
Down
  1. 1. relays and integrates motor and sensory impulses between higher order brain regions and the peripheries
  2. 2. Relays information between the peripheral nerves and spinal cord to the upper parts of the brain
  3. 3. connects the hindbrain with the forebrain
  4. 4. the "little brain", responsible for coordinating movement, balance and equilibrium
  5. 6. Parkinson's and Huntington's disease are related to damages in this brain area
  6. 9. part of the brainstem, controls vital processes such as heartbeat
  7. 10. part of the brainstem, plays a role in regulating unconscious processes such as sleeping/breathing