Pinky represents one of the first humans, with an undeveloped brain, meaning they only had the brainstem, and the Brain obviously represents a fully developed brain.
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What does the spinal cord do?
The spinal cord connects the peripheral nervous system and the brain.
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What is the function of the temporal lobes?
The temporal lobe receives information primarily from the opposite ear, as well as controlling hearing, some of your memory, speech, and vision.
100
What are the functions of pons?
They serve as a bridge between different areas of the nervous system, regulating sleep and arousal.
100
Finish the Lyric:
Pia mater! Meningeal vein!
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Medulla oblongata and lobe limbic, micro-electrodes
The Brain!
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How are neurons like a toilet?
Both have action potential (the flush) and a refractory period (the time spent waiting for the toilet to fill before flushing it again).
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What is the purpose of the occipital lobe?
The occipital lobe controls vision and visual processing.
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What does the hypothalamus do?
The hypothalamus controls body temperature, emotions, hunger, thirst, appetite, digestion, and sleep. It also provides a link between the brain and endocrine system.
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What does the midbrain control?
The midbrain controls breathing, reflexes, and swallowing reflexes.
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Finish the Lyric:
Neo-cortex, frontal lobe
Brainstem! Brainstem!
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Hippocampus, neural node. Right hemisphere
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What is the purpose of the frontal lobes?
The frontal lobes involve speaking, muscle movements, and making plans and judgments. It also is associated with intelligence, problem-solving, reasoning, and memory.
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What does the parietal lobe do?
The parietal lobe is responsible for receiving sensory input for touch and body position. It is also associated with intelligence, language, and reading.
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What does the cerebellum do?
The cerebellum controls movement (especially fine motor skills), balance, posture, and coordination.
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What does the thalamus do?
The thalamus controls sensory integration and motor integration.
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Finish the Lyric:
Pons and cortex visual
Brainstem! Brainstem!
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Sylvian fissure, pineal, left hemisphere
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What purpose does the corpus callosum serve?
The corpus callosum serves as a bridge of fibers passing information between the two cerebral hemispheres.
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What is the function of the hippocampus?
The hippocampus forms and stores memories and is involved in learning.
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What does the cerebrum do?
The cerebrum controls thinking, voluntary movements, language, reasoning, and perception.
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What are the functions of the medulla?
The medulla controls unconscious functioning such as breathing, blood pressure, and circulation.
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Finish the Lyric:
White core matter, forebrain, skull
Brainstem! Brainstem!
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Central fissure, cord spinal, parietal
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What is the brainstem?
The brainstem is the oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; is responsible for automatic survival functions.
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How does split-brain occur?
Split-brain occurs when the corpus callosum connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain is severed.
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Where is Broca's Area and what does it do?
Broca's Area is located in the left frontal lobe, and it controls the expression of speech.
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Where is Wernicke's Area and what does it do?
Wernicke's Area is located in the left temporal lobe and it controls the comprehension of speech.
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Finish the Lyric:
Axon fibers, matter gray
Brainstem! Brainstem!
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