Class 1-4 Flashcards
In the brain, the gyri are the ______________ and sulci are the ______________.
bumps; grooves
When the brain changes according to experience, this is an example of?
- learning
- neuroplasticity
- plasticity
Answer: All of the above
The central nervous system consists of the
brain and spinal column
The corpus callosum:
- is a neural tract or pathway
- is an example of white matter
- connects the two cerebral hemispheres
Answer: all of the above
Protection is given to the brain by the
Meninges
Sarita is reading. To engage in vision, her _____ is activated.
Occipital lobe
Executive functioning (i.e., decision-making, planning, behavioral control, etc) occurs in the _____ lobe.
Frontal
Our nervous system outside the central nervous system is known as the
peripheral nervous system
Kent, an architect, relies on his ______ for spatial processing.
Parietal lobes
When Keisha hears her name mentioned in another room, her hearing depends upon her
temporal lobe
Occipital Lobe
Vision, back of the brain
Temporal Lobe
Hearing, side of the brain
Parietal Lobe
Spatial, top of brain
Frontal Lobe
Executive fxn, front of brain
Brainstem
Evolutionarily oldest section of brain; consists of medulla, pons, and midbrain; attached to top of spinal cord, neural centers organizing reflexes and complex behaviors
Medulla
part of brainstem, organizes complex reflexes
Pons
part of brainstem; helps control sleep & level of arousal
Thalamus
Above brainstem; integrates sensory/motor info to pass to cortex
Hypothalamus
Underneath thalamus; controls circadian system, endocrine system, hunger and thirst; regulates internal environment of body; controls release of hormones; regulate emotions
Cerebellum
helps control rapid movements of limbs; balance, muscle tone, motor memory
Basal ganglia (Parkinson’s)
large structures next to thalamus; movement-control functions that complement cerebellum; slower, deliberate movements
Limbic system
contains amygdala and hippocampus; regulation of basic drives and emotions
Hippocampus
critical to formation of memories (amnesia)
Amydala
part of limbic system; emotion especially fear
Cerebral cortex
top-most, newest section of brain; 80# of brain volume, 2 hemispheres w/ 4 lobes each
4 Lobes of Cortex
Occipital, temporal, parietal, frontal
Cerebral cortex
top-most, newest section of brain; 80% of brain volume, 2 hemispheres w/ 4 lobes each
