Across
- 1. Sulcus that separates temporal, frontal, parietal lobes
- 7. Cerebral areas that interpret sensory experiences, provide memory, reasoning, verbalizing, judgment
- 9. Nerves serving the thighs, legs ,hips, feet
- 12. Nerves that transmit smell impulses
- 13. Foramen (opening) at base of skull where the brain stem exits & becomes the spinal cord
- 16. Connects brain & spinal cord (incl: midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata (2 words,no space)
- 17. 3 tissue layers covering the brain
- 18. Interconnected cavities in the cerebral hemispheres and brain stem that hold cerebral spinal fluid & cushion the brain
- 20. Part of autonomic system that prepares for energy-expending, stressful, or emergency situations
- 21. Lobe that analyzes visual patterns & images
- 24. System of nerves that branch off the Central Nervous System
- 26. Bridge of nerves connecting the cerebral hemispheres (2 words, no space)
Down
- 2. Nervous system connecting the CNS to viscera and glands
- 3. The skull cavity the brain is inside
- 4. Part of autonomic system active during ordinary, peaceful conditions
- 5. Nerves that transmit visual impulses
- 6. It regulates heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, hunger, sleep, digestive functions
- 8. Most anterior lobe of the cerebrum
- 10. Sulcus that separates frontal & temporal lobes
- 11. Cortex area controlling emotional behavior, awareness of behavioral consequences
- 14. Nerves that have sensory & motor nerves
- 15. Largest part of the brain capable of high level thoughts & consisting of 2 hemispheres
- 19. Nerves that transmit auditory impulses
- 22. Automatic, subconscious responses, like pulling you finger from a hot object
- 23. Below the occipital lobe & behind the brainstem, it coordinates skeletal muscle activity & posture
- 25. Type of sleep where dreaming occurs