1. Interconnectivity in the Brain
What does Interconnectivity do?
Indicates structural and functional links and pathways between neurons and brain regions
What is 1/2 roles of the CNS?
The lower the level of the NS, the more-
Basic the function is
Structures at deeper levels of the brain are more-
basic, primal and older
T/F: It's believed that both sides of the NS are the same at birth functionally
True
What does interconnectivity allow us to do?
It allows different NS structures to work together to process information and coordinate actions
The CNS ____ with the PNS
Collaborates
Ex. of NS Hierarchy: the brainstem performs-
breathing and heartbeat functions
Which anatomical function would be more complex: the limbic system or the cortex?
The cortex
After experiencing the world more, which brain hemisphere eventually becomes associated with Language?
Left hemisphere
Can interconnectivity occur outside of the brain?
Yes
What is 2/2 role of the CNS?
Generate impulses
Ex. of NS Hierarchy: The Cortex performs-
language, memory and attention functions
What functions does the Cortex perform?
Planning, analyzing, memory, emotion
T/F: The CNS cannot communicate with its right and left sides
False
Name at least two functional areas that interact due to connectivity
Laguage, memory, attention
Information leaving the NS is coming from-
The CNS
The higher the level of the NS, the more-
complex the function is
Structures closer to the surface of the brain are-
newer and more complex
T/F: Experience (e.g. growing up) allows brain functions to become associated with one side of the brain or the other
True
All functionally discrete and separate NS regions are connected-
either directly or indirectly
Information entering the NS is coming from-
The PNS
Ex. of NS Hierarchy: The spinal cord performs-
reflex functions
What functions does the limbic system perform?
Emotion linked to memory, fear, and basic physiological drives (ex. food, water)
The right hemisphere eventually becomes associated with which social function?
Pragmatics