Nervous System Crossword Puzzle

Neuron – Basic unit of the nervous system
Synapse – Junction between two nerve cells
Cerebellum – Region of the brain responsible for coordination
Axon – Long fiber that carries nerve impulses
Myelin – Insulating sheath around nerve fibers
Dendrite – Branching extension of a nerve cell
Ganglion – Collection of nerve cell bodies outside the CNS
Reflex – Automatic response to a stimulus
Medulla – Part of the brainstem regulating basic functions
CNS – Central Nervous System
 
Spinalcord – Nerve bundle running down the spine
Hippocampus – Region involved in memory formation
Glialcells – Supportive cells in the nervous system
Peripheral – Nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord
Serotonin – Neurotransmitter associated with mood
Sensory – Nerves conveying information to the brain
Pons – Part of the brainstem involved in sleep regulation
Neurotransmitter – Chemical messenger in the nervous system
Efferent – Nerves carrying signals away from the brain
Frontalcortex – Part of the brain associated with decision-making