parts of the brain Flashcards

1
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The top part of the brain

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cerebrum

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2
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the front part of the brain

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frontal lobe

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3
Q

large part of the brain

A

frontal lobe

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4
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controls eye movement

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frontal lobe

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5
Q

important for speech

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frontal lobe

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6
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known as the “control panel” of our personality due to its importance for our ability to communicate.

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frontal lobe

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7
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located near the center of the brain

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parietal lobe

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8
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receive messages from the skin:warmth,cold,pain,touch

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parietal lobe

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9
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let’s us judge size,distance,and shape

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parietal lobe

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10
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understands math problems and written language

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parietal lobe

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11
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interprets information from the ears (hearing)and nose (smell)

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temporal lobe

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12
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the most important area for language

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temporal lobe

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13
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where the long term memories are stored

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temporal lobe

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14
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Receives information from the eyes.

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OCCIPITAL LOBE

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15
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Interprets things like colors.

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OCCIPITAL LOBE

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16
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Located at the top of the brain stem.

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CEREBELLUM

17
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Receives information from the spinal cord and the body.

A

CEREBELLUM

18
Q

Regulates movements, posture, balance and coordination.

A

cerebellum

19
Q

10% of the brain’s weight, but has 50% of the brain’s neurons.

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cerebellum

20
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brain stem

21
Q

in charge of involuntary muscles:

A

brain stem

22
Q

heartbeat,breathing,and digestion

A

controlling information

23
Q

Controls the body’s temperature.

A

HYPOTHALAMUS

24
Q

When the body is cold, it tells the body to shiver.

A

HYPOTHALAMUS

25
Q

When the body is hot,it tells the body to sweat

A

HYPOTHALAMUS

26
Q

The size of a pea.

A

PITUITARY GLAND

27
Q

Produces and releases hormones for your body.

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PITUITARY GLAND