Chapter 1 Vocab

Question 1

cerebrum

Answer 1

Major structure of the forebrain that consists of two virtually identical hemispheres (left and right) and is responsible for most conscious behavior.

Question 2

hemisphere

Answer 2

Literally, half a sphere, referring to one side of the cerebrum.

Question 3

brainstem

Answer 3

Central structure of the brain responsible for most unconscious behavior.

Question 4

neuron

Answer 4

Specialized nerve cell engaged in information processing.

Question 5

spinal cord

Answer 5

Part of the central nervous system encased within the vertebrae (spinal column) that provides most of the connections between the brain and rest of the body.

Question 6

central nervous system (CNS)

Answer 6

The brain and spinal cord that together mediate behavior.

Question 7

peripheral nervous system (PNS)

Answer 7

All the neurons in the body located outside the brain and spinal cord; provides sensory and motor connections to and from the CNS.

Question 8

epigenetics

Answer 8

Differences in gene expression related to environment and experience

Question 9

Animals have______, Chordates have_______

Answer 9

Neurons

Brains

Question 10

Afferent

Answer 10

Connections arrives to CNS

Question 11

Efferent

Answer 11

Connection that exits CNS

Question 12

Grey matter

Answer 12

areas of the nervous system composed mostly of cell bodies and capillary blood vessels

Question 13

White Matter

Answer 13

areas of the nervous system that are rich in fat-sheated neural axon that form the connections between brain cells

Question 14

Nervous system Heaven

Answer 14