the brain Flashcards
define pons
involved in relaying info between different brain areas and regulates the respiratory system
define medulla
involved in regulating autonomic functions
define cerebellum
involved in skeletal muscle movement and coordination
define cerebrum
responsible for a range of sophisticated functions
define thalamus
acts as a relay centre and filtering system for sensory and motor signals , regulates arousal, attention and activity
define hypothalamus
involved in homeostatic functioning as well as motivated and emotional behaviours
what is the hindbrain
an area at the base of the brain that includes the pons, medulla and the cerebrellum
what is the midbrain
a part of the brain stem in the centre of the brain responsible for processing sensory info, regulating sleep and involved in motor movement
what is the forebrain
the largest area of the brain, located at the top and front and includes the cerebrum, thalamus and hypothalamus
what does the reticular formation do in the brain
filters info to the brain, regulates sleep-wake cycle, consciousness, physiological arousal and alertness
what is the corpus callosum
thick band of nerve fibres that connect the left and right side of the brain and allows for communication
what is the cerebral cortex
tissue that forms the outer layer of the brain, controls both basic sensory and motor skills as well as higher mental functioning in humans
what are the functions of the frontal lobe
speaking, planning, judging, abstract thinking, personality aspects and physical movement
what are the functions of the parietal lobe
sense of touch and body position
what are the functions of the occipital lobe
information related to sight
what are the functions of the temporal lobe
comprehension, sound and speech
what does hemispheric specialisation mean
each hemisphere has its own specialised function
two functions from the left and right hemispheres of the brain
right - creativity and imagination
left - more verbal and analytical
