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:

1. The substance that transmits signals across a synapse is a neurotransmitter.
2. The medical imaging technique for visualizing internal body structures is MRI (Magnetic - Resonance Imaging).
3. The region at the back of the brain for visual processing is the occipital lobe.
4. The cell structure containing DNA is the nucleus.
5. The outer layer of the brain for complex functions is the cerebral cortex.
6. The two halves of the brain are the cerebral hemispheres.
7. The protective covering around some axons is myelin sheath.
8. The specialized cell for transmitting nerve impulses is a neuron.
9. The side - part of the brain for auditory processing is the temporal lobe.
10. The part of the nervous system with brain and spinal cord is the central nervous system.
11. The set of brain structures for emotion, memory and behavior is the limbic system.

Answer:

Across:

1. Neurotransmitter
2. Cerebral hemispheres
3. Myelin sheath
4. Central nervous system
5. Limbic system

Down:

1. MRI
2. Occipital lobe
3. Nucleus
4. Cerebral cortex
5. Neuron
6. Temporal lobe