The Brain Flashcards
1
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Cerebrum
A
Made of two hemispheres, and controls language, learning, speach, and voluntary movement
2
Q
Thalamus
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Relays sensory information(to the cerebrum)
3
Q
Mid brain
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Regulates sleep cycles, motor control, and temperature
4
Q
Cerebellum
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Regulates balance, coordination, and is heavily folded
5
Q
Brain stem
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Connects the brain and spine(contains oblongata and pons)
6
Q
Hypothalamus
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Maintains homeostasis, monitors some behaviors
7
Q
Pons
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Transmit signals between the cerebrum and cerebellum
8
Q
Medulla Oblongata
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Transmits signals between the brain and spine(also controls involuntary movements)
9
Q
Hippocampus
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Stores memory
10
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Dorsal Column
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Contains medulla oblongata, thalamus, and spinal cord
