Section 1: Brain Flashcards
What is the forebrain made up of ?
Cerebrum , limbic system , corpus callosum, Thalamus, hypothalamus ,
What is the mid brain made up of ?
Reticular formation
What is the hindbrain made up of ?
cerebellum, pons , medulla
function of medulla oblongata
regulates involuntary behavior , like breathing , circulation , what what
function of the pons
relay station of the brain and spine (keeps you awake )
function of the cerebellum
balance and posture
function of the reticular formation
arousal and consciousness
What is the function of the mid brain
sensory processes , like sleep and wakeful
What are some of the parts of the mid brain
inferior and superior colliculus, substantia nigra
function of the thalamus
initial process of sensory (relays sensory)
function of the hypothalamus
emo,sex,hunger
function of the basil ganglia
movement
what does the limbic system consist of
amagdala and hippocampus + septal area and limbic cortex
function of the amagdala
emo like fear
function of the hippocampus
memory
function of the septal area
pleasure and avoid pain
function of the cingulate gyrus
emo detect
what are the lobes of the brain
frontal , parietal , occipital , temporal
what is the function of the frontal lobe
motor control , higher mental abilities , planning
function of the parietal
sensations such as touch, temp , pressure
function of the occipital
vision
function of the temporal
hearing and language
function of the cerebellum
posture , coordination , memory
left hemi is for
detail, speech and understanding