Nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
Cerebrum
A
Divided into two hemispheres
Gyri - Elevated ridges around the brain
Sulci - Small grooves dividing Gyri
Fissures - deep grooves, divide large lobes of brain
2
Q
Cerebral cortex
A
Outer cerebrum of grey matter
Sensory areas - receive nerve impulses
Motor areas - send impulse
Association areas - interpret impulse
3
Q
Frontal lobe
A
Planning action and movement Memory formation Emotions Personality Decision Making
4
Q
Parietal Lobe
A
(Middle)
Senses ans sensations
Spacial awareness and perception
5
Q
Occipital
A
(Back)
Processing, integrating and interpreting visual stimuli
6
Q
Temporal
A
(Behind the ear)
Hearing
Comprehension of language
7
Q
Cerebellum
A
(Back and bottom)
Coordination and muscle movement
8
Q
Medulla Oblongata
A
Cardiac and Respiratory centre
crossing of neutrons of spinal cord and brain
9
Q
White Matter
A
Myelinated nerve fibres
10
Q
Grey Matter
A
Un-myelinated nerve fibres
