PLTW MD Vocab

Front

What are the four main parts of each cerebral hemisphere of the brain?

Back

Lobes

Front

What is the broad band of nerves that connects the left and right hemispheres of the cerebrum?

Back

Corpus callosum

Front

What is the identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the medical evidence?

Back

Diagnosis

Front

What is the most anterior part of the brain, located in the front area of the skull and consisting of two hemispheres, left and right?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

What part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?

Back

Central nervous system (CNS)

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordination of voluntary movements and balance.

Front

What are the two main types of nervous systems in the human body?

Back

Central nervous system (CNS) and Peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Front

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

Back

They transmit signals across synapses between neurons.

Front

What is the function of the brain stem?

Back

Controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

Front

What is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

Back

CNS includes the brain and spinal cord; PNS includes all other neural elements.