Brain
These two lima-bean-sized neural clusters in the limbic system are linked to emotions like fear and rage
What is the Amygdala
This seahorse-shaped limbic structure processes explicit, conscious memories of facts and events for long-term storage
What is hippocampus
Controlled by the hypothalamus, this "master gland" secretes growth hormone and triggers other endocrine glands
what is pituitary gland
Located in the frontal lobe, damage to this specific area disrupts the muscle movements required for speech production
what is Broca's Area
This basic nerve cell receives signals through dendrites and passes electrical impulses down its axon to send chemical messages
What is a neuron
Meaning "little brain," this rear structure coordinates voluntary movement, balance, and nonverbal learning
what is the cerebellum
Located behind the forehead, this area is involved in speaking, muscle movements, making plans, and judgment
What is frontal lobes
Located just above the medulla in the brainstem, this structure helps coordinate movements and control sleep
What is Pons
Severing this large band of axon fibers prevents communication between the left and right cerebral hemispheres
What is Corpus Collosum
Positioned at the top and rear of the head, this cortex region receives sensory input for touch and aids in spatial reasoning
what is the Parietal Lobes
Situated roughly above the ears, these lobes process auditory information and contain specialized areas for face recognition
What is Temporal Lobes
Resting at the base of the brainstem, this structure controls automatic survival functions like heartbeat and breathing
What is Medulla (oblongata)
These deep brain structures facilitate motor movement and the formation of procedural memories for skills
What is Basal Ganglia
Sitting atop the brainstem, this sensory control center routes incoming messages for all senses except smell
What is the Thalamus
Found at the front of the parietal lobes, this tissue strip registers and processes body touch and movement sensations
What is Somatosensory Cortex
Covering the cerebral hemispheres, this thin surface layer serves as the body's ultimate control and information-processing center
What is Cerebral Cortex
Extending through the brainstem into the thalamus, this nerve network filters incoming stimuli and regulates arousal
What is Reticular Formation?
Located at the back of the head, this region of the cerebral cortex receives and processes visual information
What is the Occipital lobe.
Located below the thalamus, this structure directs bodily maintenance like eating and drinking while governing the endocrine system
What is Hypothalamus
Comprising 85 percent of the brain's weight, these two cerebral hemispheres enable perceiving, thinking, and speaking
What is Cerebrum
Damage to this specialized region in the temporal lobe disrupts language comprehension
What is Wernicke's Area
Located at the rear of the frontal lobes, this arch-shaped region controls voluntary muscle movement
What is the motor cortex