Functional regions of the cortex
plans and coordinates learned motor movements is called….
Pre-motor cortex
What’s it called when it consists of the three layers: dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater?
Meninges
___________ connects the hemispheres
Corpus callosum
Diencephalon contains _________ and __________
Thalamus and hypothalamus
Provides nutrients and helps cushion
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Posterior section of frontal lobes, in front of central sulcus. Also controls voluntary movement.
Primary motor cortex
Outer meninx. Strongest layer, made of dense connective tissue
Dura mater
List at least 3 functions of the cerebrum
-provides higher brain functions
-memory
-interpretation of sensory input
-initiates voluntary muscular movements
-integrates information for reasoning
-where intelligence and personality are located
The emotional center of the brain. Interacts with prefrontal cortex.
Limbic system
A thin layer of gray matter, outer layer of the cerebrum. Location of our “conscious mind”
Cerebral cortex
Controls muscles involved in speech
Broca’s area
Inner meninx. Very delicate, vascular. Attached directly to the surface of the brain and spinal cord.
Pia mater
____ senses taste and visceral sensations
Insula
_______ consists of the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata
-lies at the base of the cerebrum
-transmits impulses between the brain and spinal cord
Brain stem
Senses of connected cavities within the cerebral hemispheres and brain stem. Filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
Ventricles
Involved in understanding written and spoken language
Wernicke’s area
Middle meninx, fine and elastic. Under the arachnoid is the subarachnoid space which contains CSF.
Arachnoid mater
_______: congnitive skills, control of muscle movement
______: understanding speech, choosing words to use
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Involved in strong emotions (such as fear and aggression) and memory associated with emotion
Amygdala
Concentrating, planning, problem solving, decision making, consequences, emotional behavior.
Does not finish developing until mid 20s
Prefrontal cortex
Anterior Portion of parietal lobe, behind central sulcus. Detects skin sensations. Identifies the position of the body.
Primary sensory cortex
Composed of: tightly overlapping capillary cells. -astrocytes
-allows nutrients, oxygen, and fat-soluble molecules to enter brain
Blood- brain barrier
______: receives and analyzes visuals
______: receives, analyzes, and stores memory of sounds. Senses smell.
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
________: converts short term memory to long term memory
________: visceral control and homeostasis. Regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
_______ provides smooth, coordinated skeletal muscle contraction. Adjusts contractions based on sensory info. Maintains posture and balance.
Cerebellum