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Brain & Behaviour Flashcards

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What are the 4 main parts of the Brain?

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  1. Brain stem
  2. Diencephalon
  3. Cerebrum
  4. Cerebellum
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Where is the Brain Stem?

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In the spinal cord

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What are the 3 parts the Brain Stem?

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  1. Medulla Oblongata
  2. Pons
  3. Midbrain
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What are the 3 parts the Diencephallon?

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  1. Thalamus
  2. Hypothalamus
  3. Pineal Gland
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What is the structure of the Cerebrum?

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The bulkiest part of the brain

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Where is the Cerebellum found?

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Behind the Brain Stem

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What is the Brain protected by?

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The Cranium and Cranial

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What are the 5 functions of the Outer Cerebral Cortex?

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  1. Voluntary motor
  2. Sensory function
  3. Vision
  4. Processing language
  5. Planning and problem solving
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What are the 4 Lobes of the Brain?

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  1. Frontal
  2. Parietal
  3. Temporal
  4. Occipital
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What is the 4 functions of the Frontal Lobe?

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  1. Judgement
  2. Creativity
  3. Planning
  4. Problem solving
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What is the 2 functions of the Parietal Lobe?

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  1. Higher sensory
  2. Language functions
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What is the 3 functions of the Temporal Lobe?

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  1. Hearing
  2. Language
  3. Meaning
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What is the function of the Occipital Lobe?

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Vision

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What are the 2 functions of the Thalamus?

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  1. The relay for sensory impulses
  2. Transfers impulses to the correct part of the cortex
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What are the 4 functions of the Hypothalamus?

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  1. Regulates hormones of the Pituitary gland
  2. Regulates body temperature
  3. Controls water balance
  4. Regulates metabolism
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What is the function of the Epithalamus?

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Creates Brain and Spinal fluid

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What are the 3 Thalamus’s

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  1. Thalamus
  2. Hypothalamus
  3. Epithalamus
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What are the 5 things the Medualla Oblongata regulate?

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  1. Heart rate
  2. Blood pressure
  3. Breathing
  4. Swallowing
  5. Vomiting
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How is the brain protected from damage?

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  • Bones
  • Meninges
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
  • Blood-brain barrier
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What are the 3 connective tissues that cover and protect the brain?

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  1. Dura matter
  2. Arachnoid layer
  3. Pia matter
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What is the structure of the Dura matter?

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It is double layered and covers the external part of the brain

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What is the structure of the Arachnoid layer?

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The middle layer and web like

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What is the structure of the Pia matter?

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The internal layer and clings to the surface of the Brain

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What is 2 the functions of the CSF?

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  1. Provides a watery cushion or shock absorber
  2. Protects the brain from jolts
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What is the Limbic system also known as?
The emotional motor system
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