brain functions Flashcards
1
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Frontal Lobe Function
A
voluntary movements, personality, memory
2
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partial lobe function
A
perception and sensory
3
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temporal lobe function
A
hearing, and orientation memory (whats the date today)
4
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occipital lobe function
A
vision
5
Q
cerebellum
A
balance, complex movements, coordination
6
Q
thalmus
A
sensory and motor information
7
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hypothalamus
A
maintaining homeostasis
8
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pituitary gland
A
releases hormones
9
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penal body
A
releases melatonin
10
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mid brain
A
relay system for vision and hearing
11
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pons
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handles unconscious processes like sleep awakening and breathing
12
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medulla oblongata
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transmits signals between the spinal cord and higher parts of the brain
13
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spinal cord
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sends sensory and motor commands from the brain to the body
