BRAIN FUNCTION AND STRUCTURE Flashcards
1
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NAME THE BRAIN AREAS
A
Forebrain, Midbrain, Hindbrain
2
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WHAT DOES THE HINDBRAIN CONTROL?
A
Breathing, Heart Rate, Sleep Regulation
3
Q
WHERE IS THE HINDBRAIN LOCATED?
A
At the base/bottom of the brain
4
Q
NAME THE HINDBRAIN STRUCTURES
A
Cerebellum, Medulla, Pons
5
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WHAT DOES THE MIDBRAIN CONTROL?
A
Movement, Processing Information, Sleep, Arousal
6
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WHERE IS THE MIDBRAIN LOCATED?
A
The centre of the brain
7
Q
EXPLAIN RETICULAR FORMATION
A
- Screens incoming information to prevent brain overload
- Alerts higher brain centres of important information
- Assists in maintenance of consciousness, regulates arousal and muscle tone
8
Q
WHAT DOES ‘RAS’ STAND FOR?
A
Reticular Activating System
9
Q
WHAT DOES THE FOREBRAIN CONTROL?
A
Thinking, Learning, Memory, Perception, Some aspects of Emotion and Personality
10
Q
NAME THE FOREBRAIN STRUCTURES
A
Hypothalamus, Thalamus, Cerebrum
11
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WHERE IS THE FOREBRAIN LOCATED?
A
The top/front of the brain
- Is the largest brain structure
