chapter 2.3

Question 1

brainstem

Answer 1

part of brain that connects to the spine. Most essential for staying alive. Breathing, heartbeat, sexual reproduction, swallowing.

Question 2

cerebellum

Answer 2

balance and the coordination of movement. Includes language and memory. Back of brain

Question 3

Thalamus

Answer 3

main sensory area for brain. Sensory for all five senses. Located near center brain.

Question 4

Limbic system

Answer 4

primary emotions for humans. Fleeing. fighting, feeding, fucking.

Question 5

hypothalamus

Answer 5

maintains steadiness

Question 6

hippocampus

Answer 6

spatial memory and long term memory

Question 7

amygdala

Answer 7

emotion especially fear.

Question 8

cerebrum

Answer 8

upper front of brain that has two hemispheres.

Question 9

cerebral cortex

Answer 9

outer layer of cerebrum

Question 10

cerebral hemispheres

Answer 10

the left and right halves of the cerebrum

Question 11

corpus callosum

Answer 11

bundles of neurons that allow communication between two brain hemispheres

Question 12

occipital lobe

Answer 12

lower part of brain involved in vision

Question 13

temporal lobe

Answer 13

involves hearing and speech production. lower middle part of brain.

Question 14

parietal lobe

Answer 14

involves in touch and perception. near top and back of brain

Question 15

frontal lobe

Answer 15

complex thinking tasks, planning, purposeful actions,

Question 16

motor cortex

Answer 16

involved in movement

Question 17

brocas area

Answer 17

involved in speaking

Question 18

brocas aphasia

Answer 18

speech dysfunction

Question 19

plasticity

Answer 19

the ability for the brain to adapt to damage

Question 20

neurogensis

Answer 20

creation of new neurons

Question 21

stem cells

Answer 21

variety of cells