Central Nervous System Control

Question 1

Cerebral Cortex

Answer 1

highest level of control
provides for creation of voluntary control

Question 2

Basal Ganglia

Answer 2

controls maintenance of posture and learned rhythmic movement

Question 3

Cerebellum

Answer 3

Integration of sensory impulses and controls timing to refine movements

Question 4

Brain Stem

Answer 4

Integrates all central nervous system activity through excitation

Question 5

Spinal Cord

Answer 5

pathway between the CNS and the PNS and has the most specific control

Question 6

Name the 5 parts of the CNS

Answer 6

Cerebral Cortex, Basal Ganglia, Cerebellum, Brain Stem, Spinal Cord