Human Brain

Phineas Gage was hit by a tamping rod, damaging his ________________ lobe

This lobe is responsible for vision and reading ability

This liquid surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord

The four lobes of the brain make up the ________

The gap between the axon terminals of one neuron and the dendrites of another

This lobe is responsible for processing language, hearing and memory

Scientists back in the early 1800's did not know much about ____ and that it caused infections.

Serves as a relay center for sensory info, pain, attention and alertness

Controls body temperature, sleep, mood, hunger and thirst

The main part of a neuron; contains the nucleus

A bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres

The spinal cord is protected by hollow bones called _________________

The fatty substance that surrounds and protects nerve fibers

If your brain does not get enough of this after 3-5 minutes, brain cells begin to die

A _______________ learner likes puzzles and can calculate things easily in their head

The hair-like ends of the axon

In temporal lobe; Responsible for processing of memory, decision-making and emotional reactions

Cell that produces myelin

regulates posture, balance, movement and muscle coordination. AKA "little brain"

The branching structure of a neuron that receives messages

Is involved in the formation, organization and storage of memories

A ________________ learner likes to be alone and is involved in causes

A gland attached to the base of the brain that secretes hormones

A ______________ enjoys the outdoors, hiking and camping

The brain and spinal cord are covered by a tough, translucent membrane called the _____________

A ____________ learner finds it easy to explain their ideas and likes public speaking

A ______________ learner enjoys making things with their hands and is very active

The brain is protected by the ________________ (part of the skull)

This lobe contains sensory centers; also interprets visual info and processes language and math

A ____________ learner likes to learn in groups and is a team player

This system controls our life support systems we have no control over(breathing, heart beat)

This part of the brain controls automatic functions such as your heartbeat and breathing

This System is made up of our Brain and Spinal Cord

Controls facial movements and expressions, taste, eye movement, hearing and balance

A ____________ learner can imagine ideas in their head and likes creating art