Ch 9 Cross Word

Question 1

The branch of the nervous system responsible for the flight or fight response

Answer 1

Sympathetic

Question 2

A nerve cell

Answer 2

Neuron

Question 3

The most superior portion of the brain stem

Answer 3

Midbrain

Question 4

The protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord

Answer 4

Meninges

Question 5

The cerebral lobe responsible for motor functions , behavior , emotions and thinking

Answer 5

Frontal

Question 6

The cranial nerve that carries visual information

Answer 6

Optic

Question 7

The cranial nerve that carries sound information

Answer 7

Vestibulocochlear

Question 8

The ——- nerves come directly off of the brain

Answer 8

Cranial

Question 9

Ridges on the surface of the brain

Answer 9

Gyri

Question 10

Grooves on the surface of the brain

Answer 10

Sulci

Question 11

The cerebral lobe involved in hearing and language comprehension

Answer 11

Temporal

Question 12

The largest part of the brain

Answer 12

Cerebrum

Question 13

The cranial nerve responsible for autonomic motor control of the internal organs

Answer 13

Vagus

Question 14

The cerebral lobe responsible for vision

Answer 14

Occipital

Question 15

The branch of the nervous system responsible for resting and digesting

Answer 15

Parasympathetic

Question 16

The portion of the brain stem that is continuous with the spinal cord

Answer 16

Medulla oblongata

Question 17

The outer layer of gray matter in the cerebrum

Answer 17

Cortex

Question 18

Fluid filled cavities in the brain

Answer 18

Ventricles

Question 19

The part of the brain responsible for motor coordination and balance

Answer 19

Cerebellum

Question 20

The portion of the brain that controls vital systems such as blood pressure , heart rate , and respiration

Answer 20

Brain stem

Question 21

The fluid that fills the meninges and ventricles

Answer 21

CSF

Question 22

The portion of the nervous system composed of the brain and spinal cord **

Answer 22

CNS