Parts of the Brain
What is the main function of the human brain?
to move and operate the human body as well as take decisions.
At which stage does the brain have the most plasticity?
Child brain
What is the main use of the sympathetic nervous system?
registers emotions, sweating, puts you in contact with the outside
Which neurotransmitter is related to sleep?
Melatonin
What is the function of mirror neurons?
copies psychological behavior in humans.
What is the part of the brain that helps you keep balance?
the cerebellum
What is developed in the adult brain cortex?
high level cognitive skills
Main use of the amygdala
helps process emotions and is responsible for the fight flight freeze instinct.
Name a neurotransmitter related to addiction
Dopamine, serotonin.
What happens during flight?
brain notices the danger is stronger than you and the only chance is to run away
What is the part of your brain that is connected to the spinal chord?
brain stem
What is the main function of the teenage brain?
developing social experiences and learn
What are the main functions of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What are the functions of oxytocin?
helps women go into labour and produce breast milk, as well as facilitates child birth and causes sexual exitement.
What happens during freeze?
when the amygdala stays quiet, making you stay still, this is useful when you don't want to be seen.
What is the part of the brain that stores memories?
Frontal Lobe
At what stage is does brain recover quickest to emotional trauma?
Child brain
Main function of the autonomic nervous system?
regulates blood pressure, heart rate and respiration as well as digestion.
what is Gaba in charge of?
calm.
What happens during fight?
your body rushes and is given an instinct to fight of the danger
Which brain lobe is in charge of hearing?
Frontal Lobe and Hippocampus
What is the use of the frontal lobe?
making decisions and calculating consequences
What does the hippocampus do?
stores key memories such as trauma, high stress and happy memories.
Which neurotransmitter is related to pleasure, avoiding stress and anxiety?
Endorphins
Why is anxiety good?
adds urgency and danger to situations where your life is at risk