The Nervous System Crossword

Branched structures that extend from the cell body in most neurons.
Nerve cells.
Is involved with sensory information.
A 3-inch-long stalk of nerve cells and fibers that connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain.
Transmit impulses away from the cell body and toward another neuron, muscle cell, or gland.
Regulates body temperature, appetite, sleep, and controls secretion.
A disorder of the nervous system that is characterized by recurrent seizures.
Regulates heartbeat, respiratory rate, and reflexes.
Relays incoming sensory impulses from the eyes, the ears, and from pressure receptors in the skin.
Controls the sense of sight.
Sudden episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain.
The second larges part of the brain.
The longest and most important part of the brain.
Controls voluntary movements, and has a role in the use of language.
Contains the sense of hearing and smell, as well as memory, thoughts, and judgement.
A group of neurological disorders that are the result of damage to the brain before, during, or after birth.