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Lab 9 Flashcards

Brain

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What is the function of the frontal lobe?

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Movement, planning, and decision-making

Think of the front-row leader making decisions

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What is the function of the parietal lobe?

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Sensory processing (touch, pain)

Parietal = Perceives touch

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What is the function of the occipital lobe?

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Visual processing

Occipital = Optics for vision

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What is the function of the temporal lobe?

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Hearing, memory, and language processing

Temporal = Tunes for hearing

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What is the function of the corpus callosum?

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Extends to and connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain allowing them to communicate with each other.

Corpus callosum = Communication bridge

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What is the function of the midbrain?

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Processes auditory and visual information and controls reflexes.

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What is the function of the pons?

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The Pons relays signals between the cerebellum and cerebrum; and regulates sleeping, respiration, and facial movements.

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What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

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The medulla oblongata controls vital functions for life such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

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What is the function of the cerebellum?

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Controls balance and coordination.

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What is the function of the pituitary gland?

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The pituitary gland is known as the master gland. It regulates hormones.

Putuitary gland = Powerful hormone master

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What is the function of the hypothalamus?

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The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst. It also controls the pituitary gland.

Hypothalamus = Homeostasis hero

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What is the function of the thalamus?

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The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory signals to the brain.

Thalamus = Train station for senses

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What is the function of the ventricles?

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The ventricles circulate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to cushion and protect the brain

Ventricles = Cushion with fluid

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What is the function of ependymal cells?

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Ependymal cells line the ventricles and help produce and circulate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Ependymal cells = CSF creators

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What is the function of the olfactory nerves?

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The olfactory nerves are responsible for smell, carry sensory information from the nose to the brain.

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