Functions of The Human Brain Crossword Puzzle
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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
