The Brain

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Across
  1. 3. the lobe located at the posterior of the cerebrum that process visual information
  2. 6. the folds or bumps on the cerebral cortex
  3. 8. the upper side
  4. 11. the lobe involved in auditory processing and long term memory formation
  5. 14. gland that produces important hormones
  6. 15. nearer the front
  7. 16. ________ matter: consists of myelinated axons
  8. 17. the lobe located at the anterior of the cerebrum responsible for cognitive processes and personality
  9. 18. further back in position
  10. 20. a structure that helps control movement, balance and muscle coordination
  11. 21. a structure that acts as a 'relay station' for the perception of sensory information
Down
  1. 1. cerebral ________: the outermost layer of the brain
  2. 2. the front area of the brain consisting of two hemispheres left and right
  3. 4. corpus ________: a large bundle of nerve fibres (myelinated axons) that link the right and left hemispheres of the brain
  4. 5. ________ fissure: deep groove which separates the left and right hemispheres of the cerebrum
  5. 7. the indentations or grooves on the cerebral cortex
  6. 9. ________ matter: consists of cell bodies and dendrites
  7. 10. an insulating layer that forms around nerves, made up of protein and fatty substances
  8. 12. arbor ________: "tree of life" within the cerebellum
  9. 13. controls basic human functions and connects to the spinal cord
  10. 14. the lobe located at the dorsal region of the cerebrum that processes sensory information
  11. 19. the underside