Module 11- Studying The Brain

Question 1

Lesion

Answer 1

The word for destroying or removing a very specific part of the brain. Scientists can reveal the impact removing certain parts of the brain and therefore learn more about the specialized neural networks in the brain

Question 2

EEG (electroencephalograph)

Answer 2

Provided an amplified readout of waves of electrical activity on the brain surface. Measured by electrode placed on scalp

Question 3

MEG

Answer 3

Measured magnetic fields from the brain’s electrical energy

Question 4

CT Scan

Answer 4

X-ray photos of the brain to reveal damage

Question 5

PET

Answer 5

Uses radioactive glucose to show active parts of the brain

Question 6

MRI

Answer 6

Person’s head is out into magnetic fields and those fields jumble up the electrons and reconfigure the, which emits stuff which is scans to depict the brain’s soft tissues. Usually shows SIZE and SHAPE of brain

Question 7

fMRI

Answer 7

Compares multiple consecutive MRI scans and watch specific brain areas activate, showing increase blood flow.

Question 8

Brainstem

Answer 8

The brainstem is oldest and innermost part of brain.
Includes the Medulla, pons.
A CROSSOVER POINT where to nerves from each part of the body connect with the opposite part of the brain

Question 9

Medulla

Answer 9

controls heart rate and breathing bottom of brainstem

Question 10

Pons

Answer 10

Movement and sleep

Question 11

Thalamus

Answer 11

On top of the brainstem.
SENSORY CONTROL; receives info from all senses except smell, and transmits that info to other parts of the brain.
Mostly a CONTROL CENTER, receive and redirects messages

Question 12

Reticular Formation

Answer 12

Inside the brainstem. Similar to thalamus in that it controls and redirects messages, and specifically helps MULTITASKING
Also controls AROUSAL

Question 13

Cerebellum

Answer 13

Rear of brainstem; enables non-verbal learning and skill memory. Helps us judge time, moderate emotions, processes SENSORY INFORMATION.
Also helps coordinate voluntary movement like MUSCLE MOVEMENT AND BALANCE

Question 14

Limbic System

Answer 14

The neural system including AMYGDALA, HYPOTHALAMUS , HIPPOCAMPUS located below the cerebral hemispheres. Associated with various EMOTIONS AND DRIVES

Question 15

Amygdala

Answer 15

Linked to emotion, aggression and fear.

Question 16

Hypothalamus

Answer 16

Directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature- all homeostatic functions). *GOVERNS the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM via the pituitary gland (thus it helps secrete sex hormones). Is linked to emotion and reward. Is thought to regulate desire, pleasure, and reward.

Question 17

Hippocampus

Answer 17

Process CONSCIOUS EXPLICIT MEMORIES. New memory creation.