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9 Cards in this Set
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meninges
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three layers of connective tissue in which the brain and spinal cord are wrapped
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cerebrospinal fluid
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fluid in the space between the meninges that acts as a shock absorber that protects the central nervous system
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cerebrum
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area of the brain responsible for all voluntary activities of the body
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cerebellum
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region of the brain that coordinates body movements
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brain stem
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structure that connects the brain and spinal cord; includes the medulla oblongata and the pons
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thalamus
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brain structure that receives messages from the sense organs and relays the inforamtion to the proper region of the cerebrum for further processing
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hypothalamus
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brain structure that acts as a control center for recognition and analysis of hunger, thirst, fatigue (tired), anger, and body temperature
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reflex
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quick automatice response to a stimulus
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reflex arc
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sensory receptor, sensory neuron, motor neuron, and effector that are involved in a quick response to a stimulus
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