| A | B |
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| Central Nervous System | Consist of a brain and spinal cord |
| Brain | Is a large mass of neurons located in the cranium (skull) |
| Cerebrum | Center of control for: voluntary body movements, 5 senses, and memory |
| Cerebellum | Coordinates motor activities and aids in maintaining balance |
| Medulla | Involuntary activities like breathing and heartbeat |
| Spinal Cord | Extends from the brain and is protected by the vertebrae of the spinal column |
| Spinal Cord | Coordinates activities between the brain and other body structures |
| Autonomic Nervous System | Consists of nerves that regulate involuntary actions like heartbeat and gland secretions |
| Meningitis | Inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord |
| Stroke | A disorder in which the brain is damaged as a result of cerebral hemorrhage (a broken vessel in the brain) or a blood clot in a blood vessel located in the brain |
| Medulla oblongata | controls the functioning of many internal organs |
