Nervous System

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  1. 2. Brain lobe responsible for body movement, problem solving, concentration, planning, and smelling.
  2. 5. The cell body which containing most of the cell's organelles and responsible for producing neurotransmitters
  3. 9. produces hormones that regulate endocrine system function
  4. 11. Largest part of the brain organized into lobes responsible for conscious thought, decision making, and sensations.
  5. 12. Part of the neuron that releases neurotransmitters to transmit electrical impulses to neighboring neurons or target cells. Also known as a synapse
  6. 14. Part of the neuron that transfers electrical impulses from the cell body to the synapse
  7. 17. Fatty cells that insulate axons to help keep electrical signals inside them, allowing the signal move more quickly
  8. 19. Brain lobe responsible for receiving sensory signals for touch, pressure, taste, and body awareness
  9. 20. Part of the brain responsible for fine motor control, balance and coordination
  10. 21. A component of the Limbic system involved in managing emotions and processing memory and smell
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  1. 1. Brain stem structure responsible for autonomic regulation of breathing and heart contractions.
  2. 3. Brain lobe responsible for receiving and processing sound and understanding language
  3. 4. Brainstem structure involved in thermoregulation and reflexes related to vision and hearing
  4. 6. Receives electrical impulses from neighboring neurons
  5. 7. Connects and allows communication between the left and right hemispheres of the brain
  6. 8. It is the main visceral (body organs) control center of the brain contributing to maintaining homeostasis such as food consumption, sleep cycles, and body temperature. Found in the center of the brain.
  7. 10. The functioning unit of the nervous system
  8. 13. Plays a role in learning and memory. Found in the center of the brain.
  9. 15. Lobe of the brain responsible for receiving and processing sight
  10. 16. Brain stem structure that carries signals between the spinal cord and the rest of the brain
  11. 18. Brain lobe in the center of the brain responsible for controlling emotions like happiness, sadness, and love