Signals and Signs
Being reminded of a happy memory
What is a stimulus?
Processes auditory information
What does the temporal lobe do?
Is located in the temporal lobe and is responsible for learning & memory
What is the hippocampus?
Chemicals that act as messengers between neurons
What is a neurotransmitter?
Interprets and Integrates Information from the senses
What does the parietal lobe do?
It regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the hormones that it produces.
What is the pituitary gland responsible for?
A hormone found in the pineal gland
What is serotonin?
Central role in producing the non verbal signs of anger, fear, defensiveness, almond shape, known as the 'fight or flight' reaction
What is the amygdala?
The last part of the brain to develop
What is the frontal lobe?
Mediates pain at receptor sites
What is the role of endorphins?
Speech Production - Speaking the Words
What is Bocca's area responsible for?
Early adulthood
When does brain maturation occur?
Therapeutic drug & chemicals, anesthetics, and oxygen deficiency
What effects are the synapse susceptible to?
Understanding the meaning of words
What is Wernicke's area responsible for?
Learning to ride a bicycle or play an instrument is an example of which part of the brain?
What is the cerebellum responsible for?