Nervous System and Brain Protection Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards defining key biological concepts related to the brain, nervous system, and reflex actions based on the provided notes.

Stimulus

Refers to the changes in the environmental conditions that are detected by receptors present in the body.

Hind brain

A region of the brain formed of three parts: cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata.

Meninges

Three connective tissue membranes (Duramater, Arachnoid membrane, and Piamater) that cover the brain and protect it from mechanical injury.

Conditioned reflexes

Reflex actions requiring conscious training effort, such as playing harmonium by striking a particular key on seeing a music note.

Hypothalamus

A structure of the forebrain that acts as a link between the nervous system and endocrine system.

Reflex arc

The pathway taken by a nerve impulse to accomplish a reflex action.