Brain Quiz Flashcards
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Corpus callosum
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The structure that connects the two hemispheres
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Cerebrum, what does it deal with?
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Makes up 70% of the brain, most conscious and intellectual activity
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Thalamus
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Serves as a relay station for sensory stimulation
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Hypothalamus
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Regulation of body temperature, stores nutrients and motivation
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Pituitary gland
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“The master gland”
- stimulated by the hypothalamus
- might affect adrenals, thyroid, ovaries & testes
- human growth hormone, regulates growth of muscles, bones and glands
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Midbrain
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Controls vision and hearing
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Medulla oblongata
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Involved with vital functions like, heart rate, blood pressure and breathing
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Pons
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Regulating body movement, attention, sleep and alertness
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Cerebellum
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Balance and coordination
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Cerebral cortex
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Makes us unique , outer layer of the brain, deals with: Memory Language Emotions Complex motor functions Perception
