Brain Parts

2. a crucial part of the brainstem, acting as a bridge connecting the cerebrum and cerebellum.
3. inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms nerve activity, reducing anxiety and improving mood.
5. a crucial part of the brain located at the back, vital for coordinating movements, balance, posture, and fine motor skills.
7. transmits electrical nerve impulses (action potentials) away from a neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.
8. where a neuron communicates with another cell, like a bridge.
9. egg-shaped structure deep in the center of the brain that processes and transmits motor signals to the cerebral cortex.
10. a small, almond-shaped part of your brain, central to processing emotions, especially fear.
12. tree-like branches on neurons that receive electrochemical signals (messages) from other nerve cells.

1. vital for learning, memory formation, and spatial navigation.
4. a chemical messenger allowing nerve cells to communicate, crucial for muscle contraction.
6. understands language and controls motor functions.
11. the "feel-good" chemical.