Parts of the Brain Flashcards
What are the functions of the frontal lobe?
Motor function, language, decision making, and planning.
What are the functions of the temporal lobe?
Hearing, understanding language, and memory.
What are the functions of the parietal lobe?
Touch and perception.
What is the function of the occipital lobe?
Vision.
What is the function of the thalamus?
Acts as a gateway from the organs to the primary sensory cortex.
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
Maintains a constant internal state.
What is the function of the hippocampus?
Spatial memory.
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Directs other glands, under control of the hypothalamus.
What is the function of the medulla?
Basic functions like heartbeat and breathing.
What are the functions of the midbrain?
Movement, tracking visual stimuli, and reflexes.
What is the function of the cerebellum?
Balance.
What are the functions of the basal ganglia?
Movement, motor planning, and skill and habit learning.
What are the functions of the amygdala?
Emotional learning and memory (especially fear and aggression)
What is the function of Broca’s area?
Speech formation.
What is the function of Wernicke’s area?
Interpreting spoken and written language.
