Across
- 3. The part of the brain that is important in memory
- 10. The lima bean shaped part of the brain associated with emotions
- 11. The brain's sensory control center located at the tip of the brainstem
- 13. a neurotransmitter's reabsorption by the sending neuron
- 14. The division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body
- 15. The nerve network that travels through the brainstem and controls arousal
- 18. The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls muscles
- 20. Neurons that carry outgoing signals to the muscles and glands
- 21. A drug molecule that blocks a neurotransmitter's action
- 24. The endocrine system's most influential gland
- 25. The oldest part of the brain that begins at the spinal cord
- 26. The division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body
- 29. Device that records electrical activity sweeping across the brain
- 30. The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls glands and internal organs
- 31. A series of x-ray photographs taken from various angles
- 33. Neurons that carry signals from the senses to the spinal cord and brain
- 35. A neuron's tree-like extensions that receive chemical messages
Down
- 1. The part of the nervous system made up of the brain and spinal cord
- 2. Cells that support neuron activity
- 3. The chemicals manufactured by the endocrine glands
- 4. The base of the brainstem-controls breathing and heartbeat
- 5. The part of the brain that governs endocrine system by controlling the pituitary gland
- 6. The chemicals that pass information through the gap between neurons
- 7. The body's naturally made opiate-like neurotransmitter that blocks pain
- 8. The "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem that processes input and coordinates output
- 9. The brain system located between the ancient and newer brain systams that is associated with emotions and drives
- 12. The part of the nervous system made up of sensory and motor neurons
- 16. An MRI technique that measures blood flow/activity in the brain by comparing continuous MRI scans
- 17. A simple, automatic response
- 19. Neurons that process information between the sensory and motor neurons
- 20. The fatty tissue layer that encases the axon and helps speed up electrical signals
- 22. The level of stimulation required to trigger a neural response
- 23. A device that uses magnetic fields to see soft tissue in the body/brain
- 24. Device that gives a visual display of brain activity that uses anti-matter to monitor radioactive glucose activity in the brain
- 27. The neuron extension that passes electrical messages through the neuron
- 28. A drug molecule that increases a neurotransmitter's action
- 29. The body's chemical communication system
- 32. The brief electrical charge passing down the axon
- 34. The gap between the terminal branch of one neuron and the dendrites of the next nuuron