The largest region of the brain is the: cerebellum medulla oblongata brain stem cerebrum 2. the term "psychology" literally means: the process of studying the bumps on the head the process or procedure of the science or study of thoughts the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind the procedure of the science of memory 3. the area of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the: medulla oblongata cerebrum midbrain cerebellum 4. the structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the: spinal cord medulla oblongata meninges pons 5. the three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the: ganglion ventricles meninges nerves 6. the cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called ventricles nerves meninges brain stem cells 7. a group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain are referred to as: ganglions or ganglia (pl.) medulla oblongata pia mater meninges 8. the term that means spinal cord inflammation is: