The brain and their roles Flashcards

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What is the olfactory bulb used for?

A

Broca’s area - producing speech

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What is the frontal lobe used for?

A

High level cognitive functions, like thinking, planning, and decision making

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What is the temporal lobe used for?

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The auditory cortex, understanding speech, memory (hippocampus + amygdala are here), hearing, and language

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4
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What is the cerebellum responsible for?

A

Balance, coordination, and movement

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5
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What is the primary motor cortex used for?

A

Voluntary movements

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6
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What does the primary somatosensory cortex control?

A

Touch, temp, and pressure - Sensory info about skin

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7
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What is the role of the parietal lobe?

A

Receives + processes sensory info

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8
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What does the occipital lobe control?

A

Distance, depth, face recognition

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9
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What is the striatum?

A

Subcortical area of forebrain

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10
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What does the cerebral cortex cover?

A

The whole brain

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11
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What does the corpus callosum do?

A

Connects hemispheres

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12
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What do ventricles contain?

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

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13
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Where is the pituitary gland located?

A

At the base of the brain

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14
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Where is the hypothalamus located?

A

Above the pituitary gland

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