Brain Functions Flashcards

1
Q

Organ responsible for controlling body functions and interactions outside stimuli with its _____ parts

A

Brain

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2
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forms the most anterior portion of each cerebral hemisphere and is concerned with intellectual function such as reasoning an abstract thinking

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Frontal lobe

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3
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It is concerned with recognition of sensory stimuli and ability to use symbols such as language

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Parietal lobes

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4
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associated with vision

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Occipital lobes

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5
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They are inferior to the frontal lobe and separated by the sylvian fissure. Concerned with memory. Hippocampus is located in this lobe

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Temporal lobes

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6
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Sensory and motor functions (conscious thought and sensory interpretations)
-memory and reasoning

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Cerebrum (forebrain)

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7
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Regulation of various Organ activities (basic metabolic functions example heartbeat & breathing)

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Brain stem

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8
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Voluntary muscular skeletal movement

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Cerebellum

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9
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Secretes and stores cerebral spinal fluid which surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord

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Ventricles

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10
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Serve as protective membrane between the brain and spinal cord in their bony coverings

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Meninges

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11
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The structure equalizes the blood pressure in the brain and provides an alternative source of blood supply

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Circle of Willis

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12
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Regulates body activities with electrical impulses traveling along various nerves

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Central nervous system

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