The Nervous System Crossword

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What system carries messages to and from the brain an controls and coordinates all bodily functions?
What is the scientific study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system controls mental activity, voluntary function of the five senses, and voluntary muscle actions?
Which part of the nervous system carries messages to and from the central nervous system?
The autonomic nervous system controls the __________ muscles?
Which division of the autonomic system speeds up activity and prepares the body for stressful situations?
The parasympathetic division helps restore and slow down activity in order to keep the body in ___________.
The largest and most complex mass of nerve tissue in the body.
Located in the front upper part of the cranium and makes up the bulk of the brain.
Lies at the base of the cerebrum and is attached to the brain stem; A.K.A. "little brain".
Has two main parts called "thalamus" and "hypothalamus".
Consists of 3 parts: the midbrain, pons, and the medulla oblongata.
A.K.A. afferent nerves; nerves that carry impulses or messages from the sense organs to the brain are _________ nerves.
A.K.A. efferent nerves; nerves that carry impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands are __________ nerves.
An automatic motion, like the quick removal of the hand from a hot object.
__________ is the chief motor nerve of the face.
What nerve affects the muscles of the mouth?
_______ nerve affects the muscles of the temple side of the forehead, eyebrow, eyelid, and upper part of the cheek.
A nerve known as the accessory nerve.
What nerve affects the front and sides of the neck as far down as the breastbone?
Nerve that affects the upper part of the face.
Nerve that affects muscles of the chin and lower lip.
What is the largest of the cranial nerves?
Nerve that affects the skin of the forehead, upper eyelids, and interior portion of the scalp, orbit, eyeball, and nasal passage?
What is the sensory-motor nerve in the fingers?
Nerve that supplies the thumb side of the arm.
Nerve that supplies the arm and hand.
Nerve that affects the pinky side of the arm.

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