The brain as a co ordinator Flashcards

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Senses?

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Something the body perceives- sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch

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What are emotions?

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A strong feeling from a circumstance- mood, relationship with others.

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Three types of memory and what they are?

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Sensory- to retain impressions of sensory information.
Short term- temporary recall of information.
Long term- Can store unlimited amount of info.

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Similarities between human brain and computer?

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Both use electrical signals to send messages, transmit information, can adapt and learn, evolved over time, both need energy

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Differences between brain and computer?

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Brain uses chemicals computer uses electricity, faster for brain to learn things, easier to fix computer, no off button for brain.

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