The brain and their roles Flashcards
What is the olfactory bulb used for?
Broca’s area - producing speech
What is the frontal lobe used for?
High level cognitive functions, like thinking, planning, and decision making
What is the temporal lobe used for?
The auditory cortex, understanding speech, memory (hippocampus + amygdala are here), hearing, and language
What is the cerebellum responsible for?
Balance, coordination, and movement
What is the primary motor cortex used for?
Voluntary movements
What does the primary somatosensory cortex control?
Touch, temp, and pressure - Sensory info about skin
What is the role of the parietal lobe?
Receives + processes sensory info
What does the occipital lobe control?
Distance, depth, face recognition
What is the striatum?
Subcortical area of forebrain
What does the cerebral cortex cover?
The whole brain
What does the corpus callosum do?
Connects hemispheres
What do ventricles contain?
Cerebrospinal fluid
Where is the pituitary gland located?
At the base of the brain
Where is the hypothalamus located?
Above the pituitary gland
