Name that Structure
This segment of the brain is situated below the occipital lobe and behind the brain stem. It is responsible for coordination, posture, and balance.
Cerebellum
This structure divides the brain into a left and right hemisphere
Longitudinal Fissure
The section at the base of the brain stem attaches to the spinal cord and regulates heart rate and breathing
Medulla Oblongata
If this region is damaged, it could result in severe personality disorders and cause socially inappropriate behavior. It is responsible for emotions and triggers memory recall.
Frontal Lobe
This occurs when force is applied to the skull and causes damage to brain tissue. Damage to the nerves can result in an onset of issues up to weeks or month following the incident.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
These four structures are comprised of 2 lateral, and two inferior chambers situated in the midbrain to the bottom of the brain stem.
Ventricles
This structure inside the cerebellum is named after the "tree of life" and looks like cauliflower or coral when cut in half.
Arbor Vitae
This structure works in tandem with the pituitary glad to maintain homeostasis.
Hypothalamus
If this region were to be damaged or malfunction, it could result in hallucinations. It is responsible for analyzing and interpreting visual information.
Occipital Lobe
This permanent, non-progressive disorder results in motor deficits and is often diagnosed in infants and young children. This is generally thought to be due to damage in the Cerebellum.
Cerebral Palsy
This is the bundle of nerves that connects the left hemisphere to the right hemisphere allowing for information to be communicated.
Corpus Callosum
This "egg-shaped" structure that rests on the top of the brain stem acts as the gateway for sensory impulses
Thalamus
Parietal Lobe
This is caused by a bacterial infection and results in inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
Meningitis
This is the largest part of the brain, it performs higher functioning tasks and problem solving.
Cerebrum
This feature provides mechanical and immunological protection and fills the ventricles of the brain. Issues with this can result in hydrocephalus.
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
This region of the brain stem in mainly responsible for visual reflexes and eye movement.
Midbrain
Damage to this region could impair ones ability to identify familiar objects (sometimes not recognizing their own faces!) or difficulty differentiating sounds/loosing appreciation of music. This is also the language command center of the brain.
Temporal Lobe
This chronic progressive motor disorder is characterized by resting tremor, impaired balance/movement, and emotional and cognitive disturbances. It is caused by the disappearance of dopamine neurons that effects the cerebral cortex.
Parkinson's Disease
What structure separates the top of the cerebellum from the bottom of the occipital lobe?
The limbic system is known as the seat of learning and memory.
What two structures comprise the limbic system?
Hippocampus and Amygdala
This region of the brain stem is responsible for regulating sleep cycles, and works closely with the cerebellum to coordinate motor control.
Pons
This region is in charge of: perceiving pain, processing taste & hearing, self-awareness and risk-reward behavior
Insula
This progressive degenerative disease of the brain causes memory loss and diminishing cognitive function. The cause is unknown, but age is the greatest contributing risk factor. Symptoms start as mild forgetfulness and can worsen resulting in personality changes and inability to upkeep personal hygiene.
Alzheimer's Disease