The Brain

3. the lobe located at the posterior of the cerebrum that process visual information
6. the folds or bumps on the cerebral cortex
8. the upper side
11. the lobe involved in auditory processing and long term memory formation
14. gland that produces important hormones
15. nearer the front
16. ________ matter: consists of myelinated axons
17. the lobe located at the anterior of the cerebrum responsible for cognitive processes and personality
18. further back in position
20. a structure that helps control movement, balance and muscle coordination
21. a structure that acts as a 'relay station' for the perception of sensory information

1. cerebral ________: the outermost layer of the brain
2. the front area of the brain consisting of two hemispheres left and right
4. corpus ________: a large bundle of nerve fibres (myelinated axons) that link the right and left hemispheres of the brain
5. ________ fissure: deep groove which separates the left and right hemispheres of the cerebrum
7. the indentations or grooves on the cerebral cortex
9. ________ matter: consists of cell bodies and dendrites
10. an insulating layer that forms around nerves, made up of protein and fatty substances
12. arbor ________: "tree of life" within the cerebellum
13. controls basic human functions and connects to the spinal cord
14. the lobe located at the dorsal region of the cerebrum that processes sensory information
19. the underside