Question

understanding human development and culture crossword puzzle
use your vocabulary terms and definitions to solve the crossword puzzle below.
across

1. a chemical substance that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.
2. the two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions and controlling opposite sides of the body.
3. a protective covering that surrounds the axon of some neurons, helping speed up signal transmission.
4. the part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.
5. a set of brain structures involved in emotion, memory, and behavior.

down

1. a medical imaging technique used to visualize internal structures of the body, including the brain.
2. the region at the back of the brain that is responsible for visual processing.
3. a structure within cells that contains dna, which carries genetic information.
4. the outer layer of the brain involved in complex functions like thought and action.
5. a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses.
6. the part of the brain located on the sides, important for processing auditory information.

Explanation:

We use the provided definitions to fill in the crossword. Each definition corresponds to a specific biological term related to the nervous - system and cells. For example, a chemical substance that transmits signals across a synapse is a neurotransmitter. We match these terms to the appropriate spaces in the crossword based on the number of letters and the intersecting words.

Answer:

Across:

1. Neurotransmitter
2. Hemispheres
3. Myelin
4. Central Nervous System
5. Limbic System

Down:

1. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
2. Occipital Lobe
3. Nucleus
4. Cerebral Cortex
5. Neuron
6. Temporal Lobe