Brain Vocab Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. neurons Also known as sensory neurons, these carry information from the sensory receptors in the body toward the central nervous system.
  2. 3. lobe The lobe located at the top and back of the head. It processes sensory information from the body (touch, temperature, pain) and is involved in spatial awareness.
  3. 4. nervous system The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
  4. 9. Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another target cell
  5. 11. callosum A thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, allowing them to communicate with each other.
  6. 13. The brain's remarkable ability to change and adapt throughout life by forming new neural connections. This allows for learning, memory, and recovery from injury.
  7. 16. Specialized cells that are the basic building blocks of the nervous system. They transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.
  8. 17. nervous system The network of nerves that connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body.
  9. 18. nervous system The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.
  10. 19. lobe The lobe of the brain located behind the forehead. It is crucial for voluntary movement, decision-making, problem-solving, planning, and personality.
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  1. 1. cortex The outer, wrinkled layer of the brain. It is crucial for higher-order functions like consciousness, language, and thought.
  2. 3. nervous system The "rest-and-digest" division of the autonomic nervous system. It calms the body, conserving energy and promoting routine maintenance like digestion.
  3. 5. neurons Also known as motor neurons, these carry signals away from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, commanding them to act.
  4. 6. nervous system The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.
  5. 7. lobe The lobe at the back of the brain that is primarily dedicated to processing visual information.
  6. 8. The largest and most highly developed part of the human brain. It is responsible for complex functions such as thought, memory, emotion, and sensory processing.
  7. 10. nervous system The "fight-or-flight" division of the autonomic nervous system. It prepares the body for action by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels.
  8. 12. An ancient part of the brain located at the base of the skull. It controls fundamental life-support functions like breathing, heart rate, and balance.
  9. 14. The tiny junction or gap between two neurons where communication occurs. Neurotransmitters are released here to pass the signal to the next cell.
  10. 15. lobe The lobe located on the sides of the brain It is involved in processing auditory information and is key for memory and language comprehension.