Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Brain regions
A
- cerebral hemispheres
- diencephalon
- brain stem
- cerebellum
2
Q
Brain functions
A
- regulation and integration
- homeostasis: breathing, temp, HR
- higher mental functions: consciousness, language, memory
3
Q
Limbic System
A
- forms a “ring”
- includes elements from the cerebrum and the diencephalon
- involved in emotion and memory formation
- output routed through the hypothalamus (linked to psychosomatic illness)
