The brain Flashcards
what are the 3 sections of the brainstem?
- midbrain
- medulla
- pons
what are the 3 meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord from outermost to innermost?
- dura mater
- arachnoid
- pia mater
controls the function of other glands in the body and regulates the flow of hormones
pituitary gland
what does the hypothalamus regulate?
- body temp
- sleep patterns
- hunger/thirst
- some emotion
what do amygdala control?
- emotion and memory
- fight or flight response
- stress
the lobe of the brain responsible for concentration, planning, and problem solving
frontal lobe
the lobe of the brain that processes the sense of touch
parietal lobe
the gustatory area is located in the ___ lobe and interprets ___
parietal, taste
the olfactory cortex is located in the ___ and interprets ___
frontal lobe, smells
the lobe of the brain responsible for visual recognition
occipital lobe
the lobe of the brain responsible for interpreting the senses as well as emotion, memory, and personality
temporal lobe
the area of the brain located in the frontal lobe responsible for motor speech and controlling muscular actions of the mouth, tongue, and larynx
broca’s area
the area of the brain located in the frontal lobe responsible for language comprehension
wernicke’s area
