Important Parts of the Brain (Course-Specific) - Table 3.2 Flashcards
The striatum has an important role in…
… controlling movements and in motivation.
Short-term memories are passed into the LTM store via…
… the hippocampus.
The ventricles are concerned with…
…. the production of cerebrospinal fluid.
The amygdala is involved with…
… emotions & aggression.
The left amygdala may link to…
… a reward system, and both +ve & -ve emotions.
The right amygdala might link to…
… negatives, like fear and sadness.
The hypothalamus is involved in…
… regulating eating & drinking, and motivated behaviours.
The medial temporal lobe has a large role in…
… memory.
The cerebellum is concerned with…
… storing memory or learning of practical skills.
The corpus callosum is…
… the bridge between the 2 hemispheres; it transmits messages between them.
The limbic system is involved with…
… emotions & memories.
