SCIENCE FLASHCARD 2 TERM 1

Front

What structure controls basic vital functions like breathing, resting heart rate, and blood pressure?

Back

brain stem

Front

What is the tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another?

Back

synapse

Front

How are reflexes and the Central Nervous System related?

Back

Reflexes are controlled by the Central Nervous System.

Front

What is the role of the brain in a reflex arc?

Back

To receive information and be involved in the reflex.

Front

What is a reflex arc?

Back

A pathway followed by a reflex action.

Front

What part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

Back

cerebellum

Front

What is the function of the thalamus?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the hypothalamus?

Back

To regulate body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Front

What is an axon?

Back

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Front

What is a dendrite?

Back

A short branched extension of a neuron that receives signals from other neurons.