The brain Flashcards
What is the function of the Cerebrum 2
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The Cerebrum:
* Intelectual/Higher functioning
* Memory storage and proccessing
What is the Diencephalon, what does it consist of 3
how do you feel
Consists of the
Thalmus and the Hypothalmus
* Regulates Autonomic Nervous System - Heart rate, blood pressure, Digestion, Respiration
* Regulates Endocrine system - hormone production
* Controls emotion
Detail the Brain Stem and associated parts 3
What is it vital for 3 CLUE a fast reaction
Consists of the:
* Pons
* Medulla
* Mesencephalon
Vital for our reflexes, where locomotion and co-ordination occur
What is the Cerebellum what does it do? What 3 functions is it involved with?
CLUE CCSP and LBC
- Co-ordinates complex somatic patterns
- Involved in Motor Functions: Locomotion, balance and Co-ordination
LOOKS LIKE A WALNUT
Label the brain
Detail the charecteristics of the cerebrum 6
- Consists of two Cerebral Hemispheres Left and Right
- Refered to as the fore brain
- Has a Cortex (surface) 2-4mm thick made up of Grey Matter
- Middle of the Cerebrum (Medulla) consists of white matter connecting parts of the brain to the cortex
- Cortex Highly folded convolutions (increases surface area)
- Contains a sensory Cortex process sensory information detected by sensors in the skin and sensory organs touch, pressure etc
What divides the Cerebrum into two
- Longitudinal fissures divide the Cerebrum into two Hemispheres
- These Hemispheres are connected by the Corpus Callosum
What is the Corpus Callosum
Large bundle of nerve fibres 200 million permitting communication between the left and right side of the brain
RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN CONTROLS LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY
LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAIN CONTROLS THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BODY
How many segments is the human Spinal Cord divided into
31
What are the Four Lobes of the Cerebrum
What is the Function of the Frontal Lobe
Is responsible for voluntary movement and expressive language
Also known as the emotional brain and the site of higher brain functions.
What is the function of the Occipital Lobe
Visual proccesing area of the brain
What is the function of the Temporal Lobe 3
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PAI
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Understanding Sound and Speech
Proccessing auditory infromation
Encoding of Memory
What is the function of the Parietal Lobe what cortex is it linked to?
Links to sensory cortex, integrates Sensory information in your body pain, temperature
taste, hearing, sight, touch, smell
Detail the charecteristics of Wernicks area where is it located
Location - Left Temporal Lobe
Function - Essential for spoken language comprehension, speech and partly written word comprehension