Nervous System

Front

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

Back

brain, spinal cord, nerves

Front

What is the part highlighted in red? Options: Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brain Stem, Diencephalon

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Identify the lobe of the brain that is highlighted.

Back

temporal

Front

Identify the lobe of the brain that is highlighted.

Back

occipital

Front

What is the largest area of the brain?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

Brain cells are called:

Back

neurons

Front

The long, fiber-like part of a neuron to which the cell sends information to receiving neurons:

Back

axon

Front

This insulating material forms a layer around the axon of a neuron. It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.

Back

myelin sheath

Front

What part of the brain contains the thalamus and hypothalamus?

Back

diencephalan

Front

The part of the PNS that controls involuntary actions:

Back

autonomic nervous system