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Brain Functions Outline (N-3D)

Use pages 448-450 of Life Science (Silver Burdett Ginn) to complete this outline.

  1. The Human Brain
    1. Protective Case
      1. The ____________ acts like a sturdy case for the brain.
      2. ____________ surrounds the brain.
      3. A ____________ keeps the fluid from leaking.
    2. The Learning Center
      1. The largest structure of the brain is the ____________ .
        1. The thin outer layer contains billions of ____________ .
        2. It is only a few ____________ thick.
        3. The back of the cerebrum receives messages from the ____________ nerve and is responsible for
          ____________ .
        4. Injury could cause ____________ .
    3. Muscle Coordination
      1. The ____________ is under the ____________ .
        1. ____________ is regulated by the cerebellum.
        2. Injury could cause ____________ problems.
    4. Basic Body Control
      1. The ____________ is below the cerebellum.
        1. It connects the ____________ and the ____________ .
        2. It is only a few ____________ long.
        3. It monitors reflex actions, ____________ rate, blood ____________ , and ____________ .
        4. Injury could cause ____________ .
    5. Bundle of Nerves
      1. The ____________ is formed from the narrowing medulla.
        1. It is protected by a bone called the ____________ .
        2. ____________ reveal spinal cord damage.
        3. The brain is no longer able to ____________ nerves below a totally cut spinal cord, resulting in ____________ .
        4. Training equipment in ____________ helps reduce the possibility of damage to the ____________ .