Instructions: Identify the Following

question 85

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Sylvester Graham

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Definitions:

Decussation

The crossing over of nerve fibers or pathways in the brain or spinal cord, allowing for the transmission of signals from one side of the body to the opposite side.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining posture and balance.

Cerebral Peduncle

A structure at the base of the brain, consisting of massive bundles of nerve fibers connecting the cerebrum to the brain stem.

Medulla

An inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the medulla oblongata in the brain that controls vital functions, or the central part of the adrenal glands.