Brain Development and Structure

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the development and structure of the brain.

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Develops early from the embryonic neural tube, becoming the brain and spinal cord.

Ventricles

Cavities within the brain that are formed as it develops.

Cerebral Cortex

Outer layer of the cerebrum, consisting of gray matter and highly folded.

White matter

Inner layer of the cerebrum, composed of myelinated axons that connect right and left hemispheres.

Cerebellum

Major brain region responsible for coordination and regulation of muscular activity.

Neurons

Specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses throughout the nervous system.

Cerebrum

Largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.