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MEMORY (MOD 23,24,25) > BRAIN STRUCTURE (MOD 5) > Flashcards

BRAIN STRUCTURE (MOD 5) Flashcards

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responsible for automatic survival functions

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brainstem

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2
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core part of brain, crossover point

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brainstem structure

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3
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controls heartbeat and breathing

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medulla

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4
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electrodes on scalp; shows electrical activity of brain

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EEG

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5
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head coil; measures magnetic fields from natural electrical activity

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MEG

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displays where radioactive form of glucose goes while brain performs a task

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PET

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7
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chamber; uses magnetic fields and radiowaves to produce images of soft tissues (shows brain anatomy)

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MRI

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reveals blood flow and brain activity by comparing MRI scans (shows brain function and structure)

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fMRI

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9
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fluid-filled area of brain

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ventricles

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10
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base of brain stem

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medulla

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11
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directs messages to sensory receiving areas in cortex, transmits replies to cerebellum and medulla

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thalamus

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12
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egg shaped structures @ top of brainstem

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thalamus structure

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13
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filters info and plays role in arousal, aids in multitasking

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reticular formation

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14
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extends through brainstem into thalamus, between ears

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reticular formation structure

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15
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fine motor skills, sensory input, coordination and balance, nonverbal learning and memory

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cerebellum

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16
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two wrinkled halves @ rear of brainstem

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cerebellum structure

17
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linked to emotion; enables agression and fear

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amygdala

18
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2 lima bean sized neural clusters

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amygdala structure

19
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directs maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temp), governs endocrine system, linked to emotion and reward

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hypothalamus

20
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below thalamus

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hypothalamus structure

21
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processes explicit memories for storage

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hippocampus

22
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seahorse shaped neural center

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hippocampus structure

23
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intricate fabric of interconnected neural cells covering cerebral hemispheres; control of info and processing center

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cerebral cortex

24
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____ lobe controls speaking, movement, planning, judgement

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frontal

25
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the ____ lobe is located just behind the forehead

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frontal

26
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____ lobe aids sensory input for touch and body position

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parietal

27
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the ___ lobe is located at the top rear of head

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parietal

28
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____ lobe receives info from visual fields

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occipital

29
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the _____ lobe is located at the back of the head

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occipital

30
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___ lobe receives auditory info from opposite ear

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temporal

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the ____ lobe is located just above the ear

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temporal

32
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rear of frontal lobe; controls voluntary movements

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motor cortex

33
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frontal lobe -> ______ cortex

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prefrontal

34
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occipital lobe -> _____ cortex

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visual

35
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temporal lobe -> _____ cortex

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auditory

36
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parietal lobe -> _____ cortex

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somatosensory

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