Behavioral Science 1.3

Question 1

Meninges

Answer 1

Thick sheet of connective tissue surrounding the brain (dura arachnoid and pi mater)

Question 2

Which brain structures were developed first?

Answer 2

The end brain and midbrain

Question 3

Sections of the forebrain

Answer 3

Cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, limbic system, thalamus, hypothalamus

Question 4

Limbic system

Answer 4

Neural structures related to memory and emotion

Question 5

Cerebral cortex

Answer 5

Outer most section of the brain responsible for many “human” traits

Question 6

Hindbrain

Answer 6

The most central portion of the brain meeting the spinal cord: Controls the most basic functions of life. Includes the cerebellum, medulla oblongata, and reticular formation

Question 7

Medulla oblongata

Answer 7

Regulates vital functions such as breathing heartbeat and digestion

Question 8

The pons

Answer 8

Located just above the medulla contains sensory and motor pathways between the cortex and medulla

Question 9

Cerebellum

Answer 9

Helps maintain posture balance and coordination

Question 10

The midbrain

Answer 10

Receives sensory and motor information associated with involuntary reflex.

Question 11

Forebrain

Answer 11

Located above the mid brain is associated with complex perceptual cognitive and behavioral process

Question 12

Cortical maps

Answer 12

Mapping which portions of the brain do different things