The Brain and The Nervous System 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyHuman, animal and plant physiologyA2/A-levelOCR Created by: qwertyCreated on: 24-01-13 15:20 What is the largest region of the brain called? Cerebrum 1 of 12 Why is this region more highly developed in humans compared to other mammals? Enables complex thought processes 2 of 12 What connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain? Corpus collosum 3 of 12 What is the role of the cerebellum? Coordinates movement and balance 4 of 12 What is the role of the hypothalamus? Regulates homeostasis 5 of 12 Where is the medulla oblongata and what is its role? It is just above the brain stem and it controls automatic responses 6 of 12 What makes up the central nervous system (CNS)? The brain and the spinal cord 7 of 12 What does the somatic nervous system do? It controls the voluntary movement of skeletal muscles 8 of 12 What does the autonomic nervous system do? It controls the involuntary/automatic activity of the body e.g. heart rate, breathing rate 9 of 12 What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system? The sympathetic division and the parasympathetic division 10 of 12 Which neutransmitter is used in the sympathetic division? Noradrenaline 11 of 12 Which neutransmitter is used in the parasympathetic division? Acetylcholine 12 of 12
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