The nervous system is divided into:
Central Nervous System & Peripheral Nervous System
Which is the largest part of the brain?
Cerebrum
The cerebellum controls:
Balance, coordination and body control
The amygdala...
is linked to emotions and survival instincts
Connects the brain and spinal cord; controls involuntary processes such as heart beat and digestion
The brain stem
Individual cells in the nervous system that receive, integrate, and transmit information.
Neurons
Consists of the brain and spinal cord; it processes information and generate responses.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
The sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
When did Columbus find the Caribbean islands?
October 12, 1492
Originally, Columbus was not trying to "discover a new continent". Where was he trying to go?
Asia
How did Columbus named the first island he made landfall in 1492?
San Salvador
Columbus returned to Spain in:
March, 1493
Columbus returned to Spain in 1493 with:
Gold, exotic plants and native people.
Names of Columbus' ships:
Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria.
Columbus wanted to go to the Orient to trade:
Silk, tea and spices.
