Nervous System

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Across
  1. 1. junction between two connecting neurons
  2. 5. groups of neurons responsible for a specific function or behavior. (riding a bike, tying your shoe...)
  3. 8. inhibitory neurotransmitter. low levels of this are associated with anxiety and phobia
  4. 10. brain lobe responsible for memory, understanding, and language
  5. 11. the part of the nervous system that controls voluntary movements
  6. 13. nerve that connects to all organs, most important cranial nerve
  7. 14. nerve that controls sense of smell
  8. 16. neurotransmitter that decreases membrane permeability, lowers the chance for threshold to be activated
Down
  1. 2. cells that connect blood vessels to neurons
  2. 3. part of the brain responsible for higher mental function
  3. 4. main portions of the spinal nerves combine to form complex networks
  4. 6. rest and digest
  5. 7. regulates mood and happiness
  6. 9. masses of nerve cells that transmit information
  7. 12. insulation surrounding nerves
  8. 15. gland responsible for fear