CLUTCH IN Flashcards
Hindbrain
The hindbrain controls basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and balance. It includes the medulla, pons, and cerebellum.
midbrain
The midbrain is involved in sensory processing, particularly visual and auditory information.
forebrain
The forebrain is the largest and most complex part of the brain. It includes the cerebral cortex and is responsible for higher cognitive functions like thinking, memory, and conscious perception.
Frontal Lobe:
Frontal Lobe: Involved in executive functions, personality, and motor control.
Parietal Lobe
Parietal Lobe: Processes sensory information and spatial awareness.
Temporal Lobe:
Temporal Lobe: Handles auditory processing and memory.
Occipital Lobe:
Mainly responsible for visual processing.
Hypothalamus
Communicates with the endocrine system to regulate various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, and the sleep-wake cycle.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): It includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It’s responsible for transmitting sensory and motor information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.