Parts Of The Brain Flashcards
1
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Hypothalamus
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Controls emotions, endocrine functions. Regulates food/ water intake as well as sleep/ wake schedule
2
Q
Cerebellum
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Translates signals into specific instructions, compares current motor plan to plans sent by other parts of the brain
3
Q
Amygdala
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Related to arousal, responses to fear/ emotional responses, and hormonal secretions
4
Q
Hippocampus
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Consolidates new memories, associated with emotions, navigation, and spatial orientation.
5
Q
Corpus callosum
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Connects left and right side of the brain
6
Q
Thalamus
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Is in charge of motor control. Auditory, somasensory and visual sensory signals are received by it. These signals are then relayed to the Cerebral cortex.
