Understanding the Brain

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Across
  1. 1. part of the brain that allows coordinated motor movements with fine directional movements example: threading a needle
  2. 2. newest part of the brain in terms of evolution
  3. 3. term explaining that more than one area of the brain has the same function
  4. 5. system that is involved in emotional experiences
  5. 7. we would consider MRIs, Petscans, Catscans and fMRIs to be examples of a _______ brain observation
  6. 9. part of the brain associated with pain perception and sleep cycle
  7. 11. innervates visceral muscle glands
  8. 14. part of the brain that controls breathing, heart beat, and blood pressure
  9. 15. we would consider ablation and leisioning to be an _______ type of brain observation
  10. 16. soft, spongy, rubbery membranes that cover the brain
  11. 21. part of the brain associated with spacial perception
  12. 22. connects the two hemispheres of the brain
Down
  1. 1. includes the brain and spinal cord
  2. 4. the name of the small gap between neurons
  3. 6. what is the name of the area of the brain associated with speech fluency
  4. 8. part of the brain associated with memory
  5. 10. part of the brain in charge of planning and movement
  6. 12. allows nutrients to flow and removes waste
  7. 13. innervates skeletal muscles
  8. 17. what is the name of the area of the brain that is associated with speech comprehension
  9. 18. part of the brain associated with vision
  10. 19. term explaining that other parts of the brain have the ability to adapt the function of a damaged part
  11. 20. part of the brain associated with hearing