Brain and Biology

3. Found in the nucleus of most living cells.
5. Passing on of physical or mental characteristics.
6. Located in the front area of the skull and consists of two hemispheres.
11. Transmits sensory messages to the central nervous system.
13. At the end of the axon, smaller fibers branch out called___________________.
15. Located in front of the medulla and is involved in regulating body movement, attention, sleep, and alertness.
16. _________ produces energy that fuels the activity of the cell.
18. Neurons send messages across synapses through the release of__________________.
19. Transferred from the parents to the offspring.

1. Serves as a relay station for sensory stimulation.
2. A synthetic substance with an effect in behavior or mood.
3. Is involved in Balance and coordination.
4. Is important fro attention, sleep, and arousal.
7. A collection of glands that produce hormones.
8. Extends from the brain down the back.
9. While the dendrites carry information to the cell body, the _____ carries them away.
10. Branching out from the cell body are thin fibers called________.
12. Is involved in vital functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing.
14. A white fatty substance that insulates and protects the axon
17. send and receive messages from other structures in the body.