Nervous System 2.1 Function Anatomy of the Brain

Front

What part of a neuron makes up white matter in the brain?

Back

Axon (wrapped in myelin sheath)

Front

What are the uniformly positioned, deep grooves in the brain called?

Back

Fissures

Front

What do the four lobes of the brain collectively make up?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

Which area of the brain includes the pineal gland, thalamus, and hypothalamus?

Back

Diencephalon

Front

What is the main control center of the body that contains the brain and spinal cord?

Back

Central nervous system

Front

What is the function of the myelin sheath in neurons?

Back

To insulate axons and increase the speed of nerve impulse transmission.

Front

What are the four lobes of the brain?

Back

Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Occipital.

Front

What is the role of the cerebellum in the brain?

Back

To coordinate voluntary movements and maintain balance.

Front

What is the function of the thalamus?

Back

To relay sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Front

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?

Back

To regulate homeostasis and control the autonomic nervous system.