Ch 2: Brain

Question 1

the brains sensory control center, located on top of the brain stem; directs sensory messages to other regions (switchboard)

Answer 1

thalamus

Question 2

nerve network running through the brain stem and into the thalamus; plays an important role in controlling arousal

Answer 2

reticular formation

Question 3

the “little brain” at the rear of the brain stem; process sensory input, coordinate balance, enable nonverbal learning and memory

Answer 3

cerebellum

Question 4

neural system including the amygdala, hypothalamus, and hippocampus; associated with emotions and drives

Answer 4

limbic system

Question 5

2 lima bean sized neural clusters in the limbic system linked to emotions (anger and fear)

Answer 5

amygdala

Question 6

neural structure below the thalamus; directs several maintenance activities such as eating, drinking, body temp. Helps govern endocrine system via the pituitary gland and is linked to emotion and reward

Answer 6

hypothalamus

Question 7

neural center located in the limbic system; storage for memories of facts and events (hippo running around a camp trying to find his tent)

Answer 7

hippocampus

Question 8

thin layer of interconnected neurons covering the cerebral hemispheres; body’s ultimate control and info processing center

Answer 8

cerebral cortex (FPOT)

Question 9

portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead; involved in speaking and muscle movements and in making plans and judgements

Answer 9

frontal lobes

Question 10

portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the top of the head; receives sensory input for touch and body position

Answer 10

parietal lobes

Question 11

portion of cerebral cortex at the back of head; visual fields

Answer 11

occipital

Question 12

portion of cerebral cortex lying above ears; receive info from ears

Answer 12

temporal

Question 13

cerebral cortex between front and parietal; controls voluntary movements

Answer 13

Motor Cortex

Question 14

headband behind motor cortex; processes body touch and movement

Answer 14

somatosensory cortex

Question 15

roughly defined other areas; rational and logical thoughts

Answer 15

association areas

Question 16

formation of new neurons

Answer 16

neurogenesis

Question 17

band of neural fibers connecting the 2 brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them

Answer 17

corpus callosum

Question 18

condition in which the brains two hemispheres have been isolated by surgery

Answer 18

split brain