parts of the brain

Question 1

BRAINSTEM

Answer 1

primitive inner core made up of the medulla, pons, and reticular formation

Question 2

Cerebellum

Answer 2

behind the brainstem. plays a role in learning, memory, coordination, and muscle movements

Question 3

basal ganglia

Answer 3

large masses of gray matter involved with coordination of slower more deliberate movements

Question 4

LIMBIC SYSTEM

Answer 4

plays a role in regulation of movement, emotion, and memory

Question 5

Thalamus

Answer 5

sensory relay station. directs neural traffic between senses and cerebral cortex

Question 6

Amygdala

Answer 6

trauma is linked to this (fight or flight). learning, memory, and emotions

Question 7

hippocampus

Answer 7

formation of new memories

Question 8

hypothalamus

Answer 8

regulates the body, emotions, and drives. regulates body temperature and autonomic services (like heartbeat). triggers the release of hormones into your bloodstream. responsible for fear, rage, hunger, thirst

Question 9

CEREBRAL CORTEX

Answer 9

outermost layer

Question 10

four lobes

Answer 10

1. temporal
2. frontal
3. occipital
4. parietal

Question 11

Language areas

Answer 11

Broca’s and Wernicke’s

Question 12

Broca’s

Answer 12

located in left hemisphere. directs muscle movement in the production and comprehension of speech

Question 13

Wernicke’s

Answer 13

left hemisphere. comprehension of language

Question 14

split brain (separation of the two hemispheres) research

Answer 14

suggests that the left hemisphere processes more analytical info and right hemisphere processes info in a more global, holistic way

Question 15

plasticity

Answer 15

the capacity to change as a result of usage, practice, and exposure

Question 16

benefit of plasticity

Answer 16

experiences spark the growth of new synaptic connections and mold the brain neural pathways