Section 1

1.The brain and the spinal cord comprise the:
A. central nervous system. B. peripheral nervous system.
C. neurotransmitters. D. autonomic nervous system.

1. Messages move to and from the brain along thin cells called
   A. neurotransmitters. B. synapses.
   C. neurons. D. axons.
2. The space between neurons is the
   A. neurotransmitter. B. axon
   C. dendrite.. D. synapse.
3. The nerves that branch out from the spinal cord are the
   A. central nervous system. B. peripheral nervous system.
   C. neurons. D. myelin sheath.
4. Voluntary movements are controlled by the
   A. autonomic nervous system. B. peripheral nervous system.
   C. somatic nervous system. D. brain
5. The _______ can excite a neuron or stop it from transmitting.
   A. neuron B. synapse
   C. central nervous system D. neurotransmitter
6. One’s heartbeat is controlled by the
   A. autonomic nervous system. B. peripheral nervous system.
   C. somatic nervous system. D. neurotransmitters.

Section 2

computerized axial tomography (CAT) electroencephalograph (EEG)
lobes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
forebrain positron emission tomography (PET)
midbrain hindbrain

1. The_____ is involved in the most basic processes of life.

2._______ is an imaging technique used to identify brain injuries and deterioration.

1. The ____ covers the brain’s central core.
2. _____ enables researchers to study brain activity and brain structure.
3. The ______ can be used to record the electrical activity of the brain.
4. The cerebral cortex is divided into different regions known as ___ .
5. The ____ integrates sensory information and relays it upward.
6. The _______ can capture a picture of the brain as different parts are being used.