Brain and Spinal Cord Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• hippocampus: converts short-term memories to long-term memories
• corpuscallosum: 'power-lines' that connect cerebral hemispheres
• hypothalamus: the general manager of homeostasis
• cerebrum: hub for intelligence, creativity, and reasoning
• cerebellum: quality control center for motor activities
• cortex: superficial part of th cerebrum
• meninges: membrane that surrounds brain and spinal cord
• pons: the 'bridge' between the medulla and cerebrum
• thalamus: 'relay station' for sensory and motor signals (post office)
• medullaoblongata: brainstem part for vital body processes
• midbrain: controls the body's reflexive movements
• amygdala: plays a role in processing and expressing emotions
• cingulategyrus: links actions to outcomes (cause and effect)
• limbicsystem: collection of structures for memory, emotion, learning
• spinalcord: 'information superhighway' between brain and body