Chapter 14 Gross Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial Nerves (part 1)

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Front Back
PNS stands far?
Peripheral Nervous system
PNS consists of?
Cranial, spinal nerves, ganglia and sensory receptors
CNS stands far?
Central Nervous System
CNS consist of?
Brain and spinal cord
Define CNS?
Interpret incoming sensory info and issue instructions based on past experience.
What are the 4 major regions of the brain?
Cerebral hemispheres, dicencephalon, brain stem, cerebellum.
What is the most superior part of the brain?
Cerebral hemispheres
The entire surface of the cerebral hemisphere is thrown into elevated ridges called________________that are separated by depressed areas called__________________?
Gyri; Fissures or Sulci
The cerebral hemispheres are divided by ?
The deep longitudinal fissure
The central sulcus divides?
The frontal lobe from the parietal lobe