Functions of The Human Brain Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• thalamus : relays information from sensory receptors to proper areas of brain
• endocrine : collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth
• cerebral cortex : outer layer of the cerebrum, gray matter
• hypothalamus : control center for autonomic functions
• reticular formation : plays central role in states of consciousness, sleep and alertness
• pons : connects upper and lower parts of brain. serves as a message station
• spinal cord : conducts sensory information from peripheral nervous system to the brain
• medullaoblongata : regulates breathing, heart, sneezing, and swallowing
• somatic : system that regulates voluntary movements of the body
• basalganglia : primarily responsible for motor control, motor learning
• cerebellum : coordinates voluntary movements, posture, balance and coordination
• autonomic : involuntary or unconscious , breathing