The Brain
The three main parts of the human brain
What is the forebrain, the midbrain and the hindbrain
Lobe in the cerebral cortex associated with vision
What is the occipital lobe
A collection of glands that secrete chemicals directly into the bloodstream
What is the endocrine system
Part of the limbic system involved in aggression and fear
What is the amygdala
The date of the 1001PSY PASS Exam buster
What is the 28th March
The large structure at the back of the brain involved in movement and other functions
What is the cerebellum
This lobe is involved in abstract thinking, planning and social skills
What is the frontal lobe
Oval structure in the brain the size of a pea
What is the pituitary gland
Helps regulate behaviour like eating, sleeping, sexual activity and emotional experience
What is the hypothalamus
The autonomic nervous systems consists of these two parts
What is the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
Thick band of axons connecting the two hemispheres of the cerebral cortex
What is the corpus callosum
This individual suffered damage to his frontal lobe from a railroad spike
Who is Phineas Gage
Chemicals like neurotransmitters that travel through the bloodstream
What are hormones
This part of the brain is sometimes thought of as the 'switchboard'
What is the thalamus
What are 2 passive methods for examining the brain
What is EEG, fMRI, PET or MEG
The hindbrain consists of these 3 main parts
What are the Pons, cerebellum and medulla
These lobes are located in front of the occipital lobes
What are the parietal lobes
This gland effects energy levels and mood
What is the thyroid gland
This patient underwent surgery to remove sections of the brain to control epileptic seizures
Who is H.M.
The brain floats in this liquid to prevent excessive injuries from brain trauma
What is cerebral spinal fluid
Midbrain structure involved in orientating towards visual and auditory stimuli
What is the tectum
Cortex that is located behind the central fissure and receives sensory information from all around the body
What is the somatosensory cortex
The 2 hormones produced by the male and female gonads
What are estrogen and testosterone
Damage to this area of the brain has been implicated in Parkinsons disease
What is the basal ganglia
Individuals who have had their corpus callosum cut are referred to as this
What are split-brain patients