Brain Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What does the HYPOLTHALAMUS control? (3)
A
-Motivational behaviour
-Fight/flight/ freeze modes
-Balance, temp & hormones
2
Q
What does the LIMBIC SYSTEM control? (2)
A
-Memory/ learning & regulating emotions
-Integrates cortical and subcortical parts of brain
3
Q
What does the CEREBELLUM control? (2)
A
-Posture, balance, movement
-Integrates info from spinal cord & motor cortex
4
Q
What does the TEMPORAL LOBES control? (2)
A
-Auditory cortex
-Location, volume, pitch of sounds
5
Q
What do the PARIETAL LOBES control? (1)
A
- Somatosensory cortex
6
Q
What does the OCCIPITAL LOBES control? (1)
A
-Primary visual cortex
7
Q
What does the FRONTAL LOBES control? (2)
A
-High level cognitive function
-Motor cortex
