The cerebrum is the largest and most recognisable part of the brain. It is responsible for the elements of the nervous system that are associated with being human, including thought, imagination and reasoning.

The cerebellum controls the coordination of movement and posture.

The medulla oblongata controls the action of smooth muscle in the gut wall, and controls breathing movement and heart rate.

Peripheral nervous system

The peripheral nervous system consists of all the sensory and motor neurones that are outside the central nervous system - connecting the receptors and effectors to the CNS

The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete chemical messages called hormones. It's a communication system that uses the blood circulation to transport it's signals.

The sensory areas are a sub-division of the cerebral cortex and it receives impulses indirectly from the receptors.

The association areas are a sub-division of the cerebral cortex that compares input with previous experiences in order to interpret what the input means and judge and appropriate response.

The motor areas are a sub-division of the cerebral cortex that send impulses to effectors (muscles and glands).

Parasympathetic neurone

The parasympathetic neurone is one of the types of the autonomic motor neurone. It is part of an antagonistic system with the sympathetic neurones because the action of one opposes the actions of the other. These neurones are more active in relaxation.

The somatic neurone is a sub-division of the motor system. The somatic motor neurones carry impulses from the CNS to the skeletal muscles, which are under voluntary control.

The autonomic neurones are a sub-division of the motor system. The autonomic neurones carry impulses from the CNS to the cardiac muscles, to smooth muscle in the gut wall and to the glands, none of which are under voluntary control.

The sympathetic neurones are a type of the autonomic motor neurone. They are part of an antagonistic system and are most active in times of stress.

The hypothalamus controls the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine glands.

Fight or flight response

The fight or flight response refers to a specific biochemical reaction that both humans and animals experience during intense stress or fear. The sympathetic nervous system releases hormones that cause changes to occur throughout the body.

Central nervous system

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.

Antagonistic nervous response

Two systems can be considered an antagonistic nervous response because the actions of one of the systems will oppose the actions of the other.

Help

Options

focusNode

Didn't know it?
click below

Knew it?
click below

Don't Know

Remaining cards (0)

Know

retry

shuffle

restart

0:00

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

The Brain

Key words for the Brain topic

Term	Definition
Cerebrum	The cerebrum is the largest and most recognisable part of the brain. It is responsible for the elements of the nervous system that are associated with being human, including thought, imagination and reasoning.
Cerebellum	The cerebellum controls the coordination of movement and posture.
Medulla Oblongata	The medulla oblongata controls the action of smooth muscle in the gut wall, and controls breathing movement and heart rate.
Peripheral nervous system	The peripheral nervous system consists of all the sensory and motor neurones that are outside the central nervous system - connecting the receptors and effectors to the CNS
Endocrine system	The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete chemical messages called hormones. It's a communication system that uses the blood circulation to transport it's signals.
Sensory areas	The sensory areas are a sub-division of the cerebral cortex and it receives impulses indirectly from the receptors.
Association areas	The association areas are a sub-division of the cerebral cortex that compares input with previous experiences in order to interpret what the input means and judge and appropriate response.
Motor areas	The motor areas are a sub-division of the cerebral cortex that send impulses to effectors (muscles and glands).
Parasympathetic neurone	The parasympathetic neurone is one of the types of the autonomic motor neurone. It is part of an antagonistic system with the sympathetic neurones because the action of one opposes the actions of the other. These neurones are more active in relaxation.
Somatic neurone	The somatic neurone is a sub-division of the motor system. The somatic motor neurones carry impulses from the CNS to the skeletal muscles, which are under voluntary control.
Autonomic neurone	The autonomic neurones are a sub-division of the motor system. The autonomic neurones carry impulses from the CNS to the cardiac muscles, to smooth muscle in the gut wall and to the glands, none of which are under voluntary control.
Sympathetic neurone	The sympathetic neurones are a type of the autonomic motor neurone. They are part of an antagonistic system and are most active in times of stress.
Hypothalamus	The hypothalamus controls the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine glands.
Fight or flight response	The fight or flight response refers to a specific biochemical reaction that both humans and animals experience during intense stress or fear. The sympathetic nervous system releases hormones that cause changes to occur throughout the body.
Central nervous system	The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
Antagonistic nervous response	Two systems can be considered an antagonistic nervous response because the actions of one of the systems will oppose the actions of the other.

Created by: 06wrighf

Popular Biology sets

Genetics: Monohybrid, Dihybrid, & Non-Mendelian

Unit 2- Requirements of Life

Evidence of Evolution

"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries: