Brain Parts
Involved mainly in the production of spoken and written language.
Broca's Area
Since the injury, Alex has noticed significant changes in their behavior. During conversations, they find themselves struggling to understand when someone is upset or angry, even when the emotional signs are clear to others. For instance, at a family gathering, Alex's cousin expresses frustration about a recent job loss. Despite the obvious distress in their cousin's voice and body language, Alex is unable to perceive the emotional weight of the situation and responds inappropriately, suggesting a trivial solution rather than offering the expected emotional support.
Amygdala
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM:
The brain and the spinal cord
activation of the sympathetic division of the
autonomic nervous system, allowing access to energy reserves and
heightened sensory capacity so that we might fight off a given threat or run
away to safety
Fight or Flight Response
Made up of the Hypothalamus, Amygdala, & Hippocampus
THE LIMBIC SYSTEM
Responsible for understanding the comprehension and reception of speech
Wernicke's Area
During a team meeting at work, Jordan struggles to speak clearly and form complete sentences. For instance, when asked to explain a recent project update, Jordan might say, “The project... um... is... going well... and the team... uh... did good work,” leaving colleagues confused about the specifics of the update. Jordan can understand what others are saying and knows what they want to express, but the effort to produce coherent speech is challenging
Broca's Area
1. Somatic Nervous System - relays sensory and motor information to and from the
CNS
2. Autonomic Nervous System - controls our internal organs and glands and can
be divided into the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems
THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Pituitary gland, Thyroid, Adrenal gland, Gonad, Pancreas
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
________ refers to a person’s genetic makeup, while ________ refers to a person’s physical characteristics.
Genotype;Phenotype
Associated with coordination of voluntary movement and BALANCE.
The Cerebellum
At a social event, Taylor engages in conversation but speaks in a way that others find difficult to follow. For example, when discussing a recent book they read, Taylor might say, “The novel was fascinating, with a plot about the cat in the garden and the flying car that painted the sunset,” which makes little sense in the context of the conversation. Despite speaking fluently and with normal grammar, Taylor’s sentences are often nonsensical or unrelated to the topic at hand.
Wernicke's Area
involved in stress-related activities and
functions; prepares us for fight or flight
Sympathetic Nervous System
electrical signal that moves down the neuron’s axon
action potential
The ________ receive(s) incoming signals from other neurons.
Dendrites
Associated with HUNGER, thirst, body, temperature, arousal.
The Hypothalamus
Since the injury, Morgan has struggled with tasks that require planning and organization. For instance, at work, Morgan is assigned to lead a project that involves coordinating multiple team members and meeting deadlines. However, Morgan has difficulty creating a clear project plan and prioritizing tasks. They may become overwhelmed by the project’s demands, leading to missed deadlines and confusion among team members about their roles.
Frontal Lobe
associated with routine, day-to-day
operations of the body under relaxed conditions
Parasympathetic Nervous System
branch-like extension of the soma that receives incoming signals from other neurons(Fingers)
Dendrites
If your ________ is activated, you will feel relatively at ease.
parasympathetic nervous system
Associated with Fight-Or-Flight, emotion processing, reward processing.
The Amygdala
After the surgery, Riley begins to experience difficulties that affect daily life. For instance, while reaching for an object with their right hand, Riley may find it challenging to use their left hand to assist or stabilize the object, leading to awkward movements. In a more complex scenario, Riley struggles with tasks that require the integration of visual and spatial information. For example, when asked to draw a picture of a complex shape while only seeing half of it at a time, Riley has difficulty completing the drawing accurately.
Corpus Callosum
complement each other to
maintain homeostasis, a state of equilibrium in the body.
The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems
chemical messenger of the nervous system
neurotransmitter
Neuron Communication
Electrical-Chemical-Electrical