The Brain

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Across
  1. 4. mainly associated with memory.. think Fiona
  2. 6. maintains homeostasis in the body
  3. 8. the ability of the brain to repair neural pathways after damage
  4. 12. lobe of brain responsible for decision making
  5. 13. lobe of brain responsible for hearing
  6. 14. three letter abbreviation for the Brain, brain stem, and spinal cord
  7. 15. responsible for life functions like heart rate
  8. 17. elevated ridges of the brain
  9. 19. molecules used to send signals within the brain
  10. 20. neurotransmitter that effects neurons involved in learning...think happy
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  1. 1. the space between the axon of a neuron and the dendrite of the next
  2. 2. area of the brain responsible for speech production
  3. 3. part of the brain with a primary role in emotional reactions
  4. 5. lobe of brain responsible for vision
  5. 7. neurotransmitter that effects neurons in muscle action
  6. 9. connects the two hemispheres of the brain
  7. 10. intakes sensory info then relays to appropriate area of cerebral cortex
  8. 11. the three letter abbreviation for the nervous system with two subdivisions
  9. 16. Releases hormones to the endocrine system
  10. 18. controls balance and posture