Chapter 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves 6 Regions of the Brain Cerebrum Cerebellum Diencephalon Mesencephalon Pons Medulla oblongata Cerebrum Largest part of brain Controls…

CNS: Composed of the brain and spinal cord Brain: Control center for many of body’s functions Is composed of wrinkled, pinkish gray tissue Consists of Cerebrum Cerebellum…

Functional Classification of Neurotransmitters Functional Classification of Neurotransmitters Two classifications: excitatory and inhibitory Excitatory neurotransmitters…

Brain Development Posteriolateral growth of the cerebral hemispheres encloses the diencephalon and superior aspect of the brain stem Embryo at four weeks http://w-cpc.org/fetal1.html…

29 12 Brain â Short Version P A R T A Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Human Anatomy & Physiology SEVENTH EDITION Elaine…

29 12 The Central Nervous System P A R T A Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Human Anatomy & Physiology SEVENTH EDITION Elaine…