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the brain and neuropsychology Flashcards

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what is the roles of the left hemisphere

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controls the right side of your body ,logical thinking , language and speech

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what is the function of the right hemisphere

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controls the left side of your body, artistic ability, facial recognition and spatial awareness

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what are the 5 key areas of the brain

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the cerebellum, the frontal lobe, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe

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what is the role of the cerebellum

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to control balance and coordination

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what is the role of the frontal lobe

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to control decision making and impulse control

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what is the role of the temporal lobe

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to help us with understanding sounds

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what is the role of the parietal lobe

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to help us with our perception of the world

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what is the role of the occipital lobe

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to help us to process visual information

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What are the two halves of our brain called

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The left hemisphere and the right hemisphere

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What is the cerebrum?

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The largest part of the brain where higher processing happens. This part includes the cortex

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What is the cortex?

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Is the outer layer of the brain

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What are ‘gyri’?

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The bumps on the surface of the cortex

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What are ‘sulci’?

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The creases on the surface of the cortex

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How is the brain able to communicate with the rest of the body?

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Spinal cord

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What is the spinal cord?

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Connects the brain to the rest of the body through the nervous system.

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What is the brain stem?

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Connects the spinal cord to the upper bit of the brain.

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What does the brain stem control?

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Reflexes

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What are reflexes?

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Automatic actions

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Where is the frontal lobe positioned and what are its functions?

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Is placed at the front of the brain and plays an important role in decision making

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Where is the temporal lobe positioned and what are its functions?

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In front of the cerebellum and is important to process sound

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Where is the parietal lobe positioned and what are its functions?

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Behind the frontal lobe and is important for perception

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Where is the occipital lobe positioned and what are its functions?

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Above the cerebellum and is important for for sight

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