| A | B |
|---|
| Brain stem | controls involuntary actions; ex: breathing |
| cerebrum | directs motor activities; speech, memory |
| cerebellum | controls muscular coordination, balance, posture |
| pituitary gland | releases hormones that control metabolism and sexual development |
| spinal cord | controls simple reflexes;coordinates activities of the 2 sides of the body |
| thalamus | controls the way emotions are expressed |
| neurons | nerve cells that control body functions |
| dendrites | receives info from other neurons |
| cell body | main part of each neuron; processes info |
| axons | transmits info from one neuron to another |
| myelin | coats the axon; info transfers easier |
| neurotransmitters | chemicals released by axons |
| synapses | tiny gaps between neurons that info must pass through |
| cortex | outer layer of the cerebrum |
| Practice makes perfect | routines that repeat help make connections |
| Avoid pushing | If baby not interested, drop it! |
| Simple and natural | talk or sing songs during daily activities |
| Actively involve | Eat meals with family; let baby have finger foods |
| Match to abilities | Don't give an infant a toy for a 4-year-old |
| Variety, not overload | Take baby with you on errands, but know when they've had enough |
