en CR Nervous and Endocrine Crossword 66 dendrites : are short, branching fibers the carry nerve impulses axon : carries impulses away from the blood cell myelin : insulates the axon and increases the speed at which and impulse travels cell body : location of nucleus and organelles sensory neurons : pick up information about your external environment motor neurons : send impulses to your muscles and glands interneurons : are located only in the brain and spinal cord brain : a moist, spongy organ weighing about three pounds meninges : Protective covering of the brain and spinal cord composed of 3 layers: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater thalamus : is relay station for the senses, receiving impulses from sense organs hypothalamus : regulates body temperature, sleep, water balance, and blood pressure spinal cord : Continuation of the brain located within the vertebral canal, protected by the vertebral column; composed of gray matter (made up of neurons) and white matter (composed of nerve cells) meningitis : inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord, usually due to an infection reticular Formation : arousal and attention Pons : sleep/waking cycles Cerebellum : functions in motor control, balance, cognition Thalamus : sensory processing, states of arousal, memory Hypothalamus : regulation of hunger, thirst, aggression, sexual behavior, and the autonomic nervous system Amygdala : recognition of danger; aggression Hippocampus : Horseshoe shaped structure located within the temporal lobe responsible for consolidating new memories, emotional responses, and spatial orientation Cerebral cortex : highest level of sensory and motor processing; highest cognitive activity Corpus callosum : connects the two cerebral hemispheres Olfactory : carries sense of smell. Optic : vision associated hormones : "chemical messengers" FRONTAL: Lobe of the brain contains the "Broca's Area"; responsible for problem solving, judgement, emotion, speech, personality and behavior, emotions pituitary gland : "master gland"; located at the base of the skull (sella tursica) which secretes hormones that regulate other endocrine glands of the body thyroid glands : synthesizes hormones that regulate the body's metabolism and control the level of calcium in the blood parathyroid glands : four small glands adrenal glands : frequently called the supernal gland pancreas : releases hormones involved in regulation of blood glucose levels ovaries : sex glands of the the female testes : gonads of the male thymus : mass of tissue located in the upper part of the chest and under the sternum pineal : small structure attached to the roof of the third ventricle in the brain follicle stimulating : stimulates growth and hormone production in the ovarian follicles if female individuals, production of sperm in male individuals gonads : sex glands in which gametes are made somatotropin : growth hormone, stimulates normal body growth insulin : polypeptide hormone inlets of langerhans : region of the pancreas negative feedback : decrease in function in response to a stimulus adrenocorticotropic : stimulate growth and secretion of the cortex of the adrenal gland vasopressin : antidiuretic hormone adrenalin : trade name for epinephrine androgen : substance producing or stimulating the development of male characteristics calcitonin : hormone that is produced iprimarily by the C-cells of the thyroid, which acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH) endocrine glands : endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood estrogen : steroid hormone exocrine glands : gland that secretes externally through a duct ALZHEIMERSDISEASE : Irreversible, progressive disease slowly destroying memory & other important mental functions ENCEPHALITIS : Inflammation of the brain tissue, usually from an infection CEREBROSPINALFLUID : Clear, colorless fluid produced by the choroid plexus inside the ventricles that flows within and around the brain and spinal cord to cushion from injury TEMPORAL : Lobe of the brain contains the "Wernicke's Area" (understanding language); also for memory and hearing CENTRAL : Division of Nervous System primarily composed of brain and spinal cord HUNTINGTONDISEASE : Inherited nerve disorder affecting the brain; most common symptoms are dementia & difficulty controlling movements (chorea) PINEAL : Gland located in the Third Ventricle; secretes hormones including melatonin that regulates the sleep wake cycle of the body SYMPATHETIC : Activation of this autonomic nervous system results in "fight or flight" response causing the release of norepinephrine, adrenaline, and cortisol PARIETAL : Lobe of the brain for interpretation of language and words, spatial and visual perception PERIPHERAL : Division of Nervous System primarily composed of spinal nerves, cranial nerves, and autonomic nervous system OCCIPITAL : Lobe of the brain for visual processing (color, light and movement) PARKINSONSDISEASE : "Paralysis agitans "; progressive disorder of the nervous system affecting movement; s/s include rigidity, changes in speech and gait, tremor (most obvious sign) BRAINSTEM : Made up of 3 parts: midbrain, medulla oblongata, and pons; connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord; contains centers for autonomic functions - i.e. breathing, BP, HR, digestion PARASYMPATHETIC : Autonomic nervous system sometimes referred to as the "rest and digest" system LIMBICSYSTEM : Found in the cerebrum composed of the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus

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1.	"master gland"; located at the base of the skull (sella tursica) which secretes hormones that regulate other endocrine glands of the body
7.	hormone that is produced iprimarily by the C-cells of the thyroid, which acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
11.	Clear, colorless fluid produced by the choroid plexus inside the
14.	a moist, spongy organ weighing about three pounds
21.	location of nucleus and organelles
23.	stimulates growth and hormone production in the ovarian follicles if female individuals, production of sperm in male individuals
24.	"Paralysis agitans "; progressive disorder of the nervous system affecting movement; s/s include rigidity, changes in speech and gait, tremor (most obvious sign)
25.	Lobe of the brain for visual processing (color, light and movement)
27.	growth hormone, stimulates normal body growth
29.	decrease in function in response to a stimulus
30.	sex glands of the the female
35.	trade name for epinephrine
40.	sensory processing, states of arousal, memory
41.	sleep/waking cycles
42.	are located only in the brain and spinal cord

43.	Lobe of the brain contains the "Broca's Area"; responsible for problem solving, judgement, emotion, speech, personality and behavior, emotions
45.	Protective covering of the brain and spinal cord composed of 3 layers: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater
47.	insulates the axon and increases the speed at which and impulse travels
51.	are short, branching fibers the carry nerve impulses
52.	Activation of this autonomic nervous system results in "fight or flight" response causing the release of norepinephrine, adrenaline, and cortisol
53.	Autonomic nervous system sometimes referred to as the "rest and digest" system
54.	is relay station for the senses, receiving impulses from sense organs
58.	send impulses to your muscles and glands
59.	gland that secretes externally through a duct
60.	Inflammation of the brain tissue, usually from an infection
61.	vision associated
63.	"chemical messengers"
64.	synthesizes hormones that regulate the body's metabolism and control the level of calcium in the blood
65.	carries impulses away from the blood cell

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2.	Irreversible, progressive disease slowly destroying memory & other
3.
4.	Division of Nervous System primarily composed of spinal nerves, cranial nerves, and autonomic nervous system
5.	region of the pancreas
6.	highest level of sensory and motor processing; highest cognitive activity
8.	Division of Nervous System primarily composed of brain and spinal cord
9.	steroid hormone
10.	connects the two cerebral hemispheres
12.	small structure attached to the roof of the third ventricle in the brain
13.	substance producing or stimulating the development of male characteristics
15.	Found in the cerebrum composed of the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus
16.	gonads of the male
17.	carries sense of smell.
18.	Made up of 3 parts: midbrain, medulla oblongata, and pons; connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord; contains centers for autonomic functions - i.e. breathing, BP, HR, digestion
19.	regulation of hunger, thirst, aggression, sexual behavior, and the autonomic nervous system
20.	releases hormones involved in regulation of blood glucose levels
22.	mass of tissue located in the upper part of the chest and under the sternum
26.	sex glands in which gametes are made
28.	Lobe of the brain contains the "Wernicke's Area" (understanding language);

31.	frequently called the supernal gland
32.	polypeptide hormone
33.	endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood
34.	Horseshoe shaped structure located within the temporal lobe responsible for consolidating new memories, emotional responses, and spatial orientation
36.	arousal and attention
37.
38.	pick up information about your external environment
39.	Inherited nerve disorder affecting the brain; most common symptoms are dementia & difficulty controlling movements (chorea)
41.	four small glands
44.	regulates body temperature, sleep, water balance, and blood pressure
46.	Gland located in the Third Ventricle; secretes hormones including melatonin that regulates the sleep wake cycle of the body
48.	recognition of danger; aggression
49.	functions in motor control, balance, cognition
50.	stimulate growth and secretion of the cortex of the adrenal gland
55.	antidiuretic hormone
56.	Continuation of the brain located within the vertebral canal, protected by the vertebral column; composed of gray matter (made up of neurons) and white matter (composed of nerve cells)
57.	inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord, usually due to an infection
62.	Lobe of the brain for interpretation of language and words, spatial and visual perception

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Across:

1.	"master gland"; located at the base of the skull (sella tursica) which secretes hormones that regulate other endocrine glands of the body
7.	hormone that is produced iprimarily by the C-cells of the thyroid, which acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
11.	Clear, colorless fluid produced by the choroid plexus inside the
14.	a moist, spongy organ weighing about three pounds
21.	location of nucleus and organelles
23.	stimulates growth and hormone production in the ovarian follicles if female individuals, production of sperm in male individuals
24.	"Paralysis agitans "; progressive disorder of the nervous system affecting movement; s/s include rigidity, changes in speech and gait, tremor (most obvious sign)
25.	Lobe of the brain for visual processing (color, light and movement)
27.	growth hormone, stimulates normal body growth
29.	decrease in function in response to a stimulus
30.	sex glands of the the female
35.	trade name for epinephrine
40.	sensory processing, states of arousal, memory
41.	sleep/waking cycles
42.	are located only in the brain and spinal cord

43.	Lobe of the brain contains the "Broca's Area"; responsible for problem solving, judgement, emotion, speech, personality and behavior, emotions
45.	Protective covering of the brain and spinal cord composed of 3 layers: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater
47.	insulates the axon and increases the speed at which and impulse travels
51.	are short, branching fibers the carry nerve impulses
52.	Activation of this autonomic nervous system results in "fight or flight" response causing the release of norepinephrine, adrenaline, and cortisol
53.	Autonomic nervous system sometimes referred to as the "rest and digest" system
54.	is relay station for the senses, receiving impulses from sense organs
58.	send impulses to your muscles and glands
59.	gland that secretes externally through a duct
60.	Inflammation of the brain tissue, usually from an infection
61.	vision associated
63.	"chemical messengers"
64.	synthesizes hormones that regulate the body's metabolism and control the level of calcium in the blood
65.	carries impulses away from the blood cell

Down:

2.	Irreversible, progressive disease slowly destroying memory & other
3.
4.	Division of Nervous System primarily composed of spinal nerves, cranial nerves, and autonomic nervous system
5.	region of the pancreas
6.	highest level of sensory and motor processing; highest cognitive activity
8.	Division of Nervous System primarily composed of brain and spinal cord
9.	steroid hormone
10.	connects the two cerebral hemispheres
12.	small structure attached to the roof of the third ventricle in the brain
13.	substance producing or stimulating the development of male characteristics
15.	Found in the cerebrum composed of the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus
16.	gonads of the male
17.	carries sense of smell.
18.	Made up of 3 parts: midbrain, medulla oblongata, and pons; connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord; contains centers for autonomic functions - i.e. breathing, BP, HR, digestion
19.	regulation of hunger, thirst, aggression, sexual behavior, and the autonomic nervous system
20.	releases hormones involved in regulation of blood glucose levels
22.	mass of tissue located in the upper part of the chest and under the sternum
26.	sex glands in which gametes are made
28.	Lobe of the brain contains the "Wernicke's Area" (understanding language);

31.	frequently called the supernal gland
32.	polypeptide hormone
33.	endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood
34.	Horseshoe shaped structure located within the temporal lobe responsible for consolidating new memories, emotional responses, and spatial orientation
36.	arousal and attention
37.
38.	pick up information about your external environment
39.	Inherited nerve disorder affecting the brain; most common symptoms are dementia & difficulty controlling movements (chorea)
41.	four small glands
44.	regulates body temperature, sleep, water balance, and blood pressure
46.	Gland located in the Third Ventricle; secretes hormones including melatonin that regulates the sleep wake cycle of the body
48.	recognition of danger; aggression
49.	functions in motor control, balance, cognition
50.	stimulate growth and secretion of the cortex of the adrenal gland
55.	antidiuretic hormone
56.	Continuation of the brain located within the vertebral canal, protected by the vertebral column; composed of gray matter (made up of neurons) and white matter (composed of nerve cells)
57.	inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord, usually due to an infection
62.	Lobe of the brain for interpretation of language and words, spatial and visual perception