Parts of the Brain
The “little brain” that helps with balance, movement, & coordination…
Cerebellum
Cells that transmit and communicate information
Neurons
System which secretes chemicals for bodily functions
Endocrine System
Aspect of the brain which can serve other functions when the original part is damaged
Plasticity
Cells that nourish and protect neurons
Glial Cells
Area where emotions, learning, endocrine system, and the reward center reside (be specific)
Limbic System = amygdala, hypothalamus, and hippocampus
Chemicals that transmit info from one neuron to another
Neurotransmitters
2 Systems which 1. Connect to Brain & Spinal Cord and 2. Connect to nerves outside Brain & Spinal Cord
1. Central Nervous System
2. Peripheral Nervous System
Awareness of self and the environment
Consciousness
X ray photos to represent a midsection of the body
CT Scan
Located at the back of the Frontal Lobe and deals with voluntary movements
Motor Cortex
Parts of a neuron
Axon, dendrites, and synapse
1. Nerves connected to muscles, hearts, and glands
2. Nerves connected to voluntary muscles
1. Autonomatic Nervous System
2. Somatic Nervous System
Simultaneous track of consciousness and unconsciousness
Dual Processing
The impairment of language
Aphasia
The “old brain” which facilitates survival functions, such as breathing, sleep, arousal, and circulation
Brainstem
Extra = brainstem, medulla, reticular formation, and pons
Protection of the axon which facilitates speed & insulation
Myelin Sheath
System which relaxes the body and conserves its resources
Parasympathetic
The distinction between two hemispheres of the brain
Split Brain
The main gland to release hormones
Pituitary Gland
Two areas which facilitate 1. speech and 2. language reception
1. Broca’s area (Frontal Lobe)
2. Wernicke’s Area (Temporal Lobe)
Process in which neurotransmitters that are left over get reabsorbed
Reuptake
System which mobilizes body’s resources and is the body’s fight or flight response
Sympathetic
Study of how people think, perceive, speak, and solve problems
Cognitive Neuroscience
Magnetic scan which reveals blood flow and brain function
fMRI