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Nervous System Vocab
Words for Brain and Glands in Brain
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Convolutions | many folds and creases, allows a large surface of brain to fit inside our skulls |
| Temporal Lobe | lobe of the cerebrum that is responsible for memory and auditory info |
| Meninges | membranes that cover and protect the brain |
| Cerebrum Spinal Fluid | fluid that circulates throughout the ventricles and spinal cord |
| Diencephalon | located between the cerebrum and midbrain contains some of the most vital centers of body activity |
| Occipital Lobe | lobe of the cerebrum responsible for visual input |
| Cerebellum | section below the back of the cerebrum Responsible for muscle coordination The second major structure of the brain. |
| Pons | chewing, tasting, saliva production connects the cerebral cortex with the medulla oblongata |
| Corpus Callosum | an arched mass of white matter found in the depths of the longitudinal fissure. Deep bridge of nerve fibers located between cerebral hemispheres |
| Frontal Lobe | lobe of the cerebrum responsible for decision-making, personality, and motor movements |
| Spinal Cord | responsible for carrying afferent messages up to the brain and efferent messages from the brain to the nerves |
| Sulci | the grooves in the brain |
| Cerebral Cortex | outermost layer of the brain that is associated with our highest mental capabilities |
| Gyri | the folds in the brain are called? The raised portions of the cerebral surface. |
| Parietal Lobe | lobe of the cerebrum that deals with somatic sensory info |
| Autonomic | sysyems you don't control digestion, your heart beats automatically, digestive waste moves down the colon. |
| Medulla Oblongata | regulates heartbeat, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure lowest part of the brain and the lowest portion of the brainstem |
| Brain Stem | made up of the mid brain, pons, and the medulla oblongata. |
| Gray matter | partof the brain where the processing is done |
| White Matter | serves as channels of communication |
| Thalamus | Relay center for sensory info from body to cerebrum; influence mood and movement |
| Hypothalamus | Responsible for homeostasis; regulates the endocrine system (pituitary); swallowing and shivering; sweating; hunger and thirst centers; fear and rage; sleep-wake cycle; sexual development |
| Pineal gland | a small, pea-shaped gland in the brain best known for the secretion of the hormone melatonin. Controls your sleep cycle |
| Pituitary gland | small pea-sized gland that plays a major role in regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing "master gland" |
| Brainstem | Made up of the midbrian, pons, and medula oblongata |
| Dura Matter | Outer touh coveringof the brain |
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