The 4 main lobes of the brain
Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, Temporal
The brain’s main function
A “control center” for the body
The major part of the nervous system the brain is included in
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Purpose of the reptilian brain (brain stem)
Oldest layer, controls basic survival functions
Purpose of the limbic system
Emotions & emotional correlation
Purpose of the cerebrum/cortex
Consciousness & Movement
Function of the cerebrum
Comprehension & Understanding
Function of the cerebral cortex
Thinking, cognitive function, & consciousness
Function of the corpus callosum
Place for neuron transport
Function of the cerebellum
Body control, motion memory
Function of the brain stem
Breathing, circulation, digestion
Function of the thalamus
Sorts data, organization (regulates sleep and alertness)
Function of the hypothalamus
Maintains homeostasis
Function of the posterior pituitary
Hormone control
Function of the motor cortex
Planning and controlling skeletal movements
Function of the somatosensory cortex
Processing tactile information (pain, heat)
What are the nuclei found under the corpus callosum
Basal Ganglia
Where are the basal ganglia found
Under the corpus callosum
3 main parts of the diencephalon
Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Posterior Pituitary
3 main parts of the brain stem
Midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
Function of the midbrain
Controlling eye movement, coordinating audio and visual reflexes
Function of the pons
Regulating vital unconscious functions
Function of the medulla oblongata
Regulates the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems
Purpose of the frontal lobe
Emotions, movement
