middle layer of cranial meninges

star-shaped cells support cells of the CNS; forms the blood brain barrier (BBB); Forms pia mater

Involuntary part of the PNS; contains the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems.

Long, thin cylindrical process; Efferent Function

Most inferior portion of the brain. Composed of the Medulla Oblongata, Pons, and Midbrain.

Brain and Spinal Cord

A large structure that controls fine motor skills.

clear, watery fluid that surrounds and cushions the central nervous system.

Largest and most superior portion of the brain; responsible for sensory integration, coordination of voluntary activity and conscious thought.

Short, highly branched processes going out from the cell body; Afferent Function

The area of the brain containing the Thalamus and Hypothalamus

outer layer of cranial meninges

Responsible for movement of voluntary skeletal muscles, planning, problem solving, writing, and speech.

Which is not a function of the Nervous System?

Unmyelinated nerve cell bodies, axons, dendrites, ganglia, and axon terminals.

Located below the Thalamus; regulates homeostasis in the body

Most inferior portion of the brain stem. Respiratory and Cardiovascular control center.

Small phogocytic cells that protect the CNS from invading microbes

Superior to the Pons; Connects the Brain Stem to the Diencephalon

The process of developing or producing a Myelin Sheath

Nerve Cell

Responsible for vision and vision integration.

Small glial cells responsible for producing myelin sheaths; CNS

Responsible for integrating the sense of touch temperature, pressure, and pain.

All the nerves of the body, Split into the ANS & SNS

inner layer of cranial meninges

Superior to the medulla oblongata; helps control respiration

Support cells of the PNS

Cells responsible for producing myelin sheaths; PNS

Voluntary part of the PNS

Area between two neurons or a neuron and another organ

Responsible for hearing and balance.

Relay station between the various sections of the brain

The combined aggregation of myelinated processes from many neurons.