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Part of the neuron that contains the nucleus
Cell body
This is the largest and most complex part of the brain; also known as the "thinking part" of the brain.
Cerebrum
Known as the "master gland" because it is responsible for all hormone production and secretion.
Pituitary gland
This part of the brain allows the right hemisphere to communicate with the left hemisphere.
Corpus callosum
Part of the brain that coordinates movement of skeletal muscles and maintains the body's posture and balance.
Cerebellum
This lobe is responsible for hearing/auditory processing
Temporal lobe
Part of the neuron that carries messages away from the cell body
Axon
Brain structure that regulates body temperature, appetite, sleep, and thirst.
Hypothalamus
Part of the brain that controls all involuntary functions necessary to sustain life; also connects the brain to the spinal cord
Brain stem
Part of the neuron that receives information and transmits impulses toward the cell body
Dendrites
This lobe is responsible for all sensory information, such as heat, cold, pain, etc.
Parietal lobe
Surrounds the brain and spinal cord and its function is to protect and cushion these structures from injury.
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
This lobe is responsible for decision-making, judgement, impulse control, language, intellect, and personality
Frontal lobe
Identify one function of the Nervous System
Stores information
Coordinates all activities
Allows communication between brain and body
The lobe responsible for vision/visual processing
Occipital lobe
This disease is caused by failure of the neurons to produce dopamine. As a result, a patient is not able to control his/her movements.
Parkinson's
