How the Brain Works

1. We learn to do new things by_____________ about them.
4. The space between the axon terminal and dendrites.
6. When we learn to do something new our neurons will form a _______ .
7. Branches of a neuron.
9. When a message is sent from an axon terminal to a dendrite.
12. The lobe responsible for vision and reading.
16. When learning new things we need to think ____________ thoughts.
17. Carries the message via electrical current to the terminal.
18. Centre of the cell body
19. The lobe responsible for emotions, reasoning, judgement and voluntary movement.

2. We have over this many neurons.
3. Connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls many automatic and motor functions.
5. callosum Thick nerves which communicates between the two hemispheres.
8. The bony structure which protects the brain.
10. Where the message leaves from in a neuron.
11. Part of the brain that regulates balance, posture, movement and muscle coordination.
13. Largest and most complex portion of the brain divided into two hemispheres.
14. The lobe responsible for hearing, smell and memory.
15. The lobe responsible for touch and spoken language.
18. Tiny brain cells.