Cogni Brain stuff Flashcards
refers to the specific areas of the brain that control specific skills or behaviors
localization of function
Major structures in forebrain
Cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, limbic system, thalamus, hypothalamus
major structures in midbrain
Superior colliculi, inferioir colliculi, reticular activating system, gray matter, red nucleus, substantia niagra, and ventral region
Major structures of hindbrain
Cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata
what does cerebral cortex do
Receiving and processing information, thinking, cognitive processing, planning, sending motor information
What does basal ganglia do
Crucial to the function of the motor system
What does limbic system do
Learning, motivation, and emotions
What does thalamus do
Transmits sensory information to cerebral cortex, includes several nuclei specializing in perception of visual stimuli, auditory stimuli, pressure and pain, and helps w balance
what does hypothalamus do
involved in endocrine system, autonimoc nervous system, survival behavior, consciousness, emotions, pleasure, pain, and stress reactions
