The brain Flashcards
what does the frontal lobe do?
Thinking, problem solving, decision making
what does the parietal lobe do?
Perception, visuospatial processing
what does the temporal lobe do?
Memory, language, speech
what does the Brain stem do?
Regulates body temperature, heart rate, breathing
what does the cerebellum do?
motor skills, co-ordination, balance
what does the ocipital lobe do?
Vision, visual spatial processing
what is the role of the hypothalamus?
Responsible for the production of hormones, chemicals and substances
what is the role of the pituitary gland?
Secretes hormones
(produces and releases hormones)
why is the pituiatry gland referred as the master gland?
Its role is regulating the activity of other endocrine glands
what is the role of the amygdala?
Emotions
What is the role of the hippocampus?
-Memory
- converts short term memory into long term memories
