Chapter 2 brain structures and cortexes Flashcards

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1
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The amygdala and the hypothalamus both are linked to ________?

A

Emotion

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2
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Corpus callosum connects the two ______?

A

Hemispheres

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The Thalamus is the ______ control center, it does all ______ except smell.

A

Sensory control center, it does all senses except smell.

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What part of the brain processes sensory info and coordinates movement output, balance, and nonverbal learning, and memory?

A

The cerebellum

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5
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What part of the lower brain stem controls heart beat and breathing?

A

Medulla

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6
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What part of the brain processes memories?

A

Hippocampus

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7
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Reticular formation helps control _____?

A

Arousal

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What are the three key structures to the limbic system, and what functions do they serve?

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Hippocampus- processes memories
Hypothalamus - controls organ functions, endocrine system, and is linked to emotion, and reward.
Amygdala- linked to emotion

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What are the functions of the motor cortex, somatosensory cortex, and association areas?

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Motor cortex controls body movement. Somatosensory cortex controls body touch and movement sensations. Association areas focus on functions such as learning, speaking, thinking and remembering

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10
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What are the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?

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Frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes

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