Come Brain or Shine
the brain's sensory control center, located on top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla
What is thalamus?
part of the brainstem; regulates hearing, equilibrium, taste, facial sensations and movements
what is pons?
Portion of cerebral cortex lying below forehead; involved in speaking and muscle movement and in making plans and judgements. Damage can lead to personality changes, impulsivity or difficulty concentrating (Phineas Gage)
What is frontal lobe?
Helps control language expression- area of the frontal lobe in the left hemisphere that directs the muscle movements involved in speech.
What is Broca’s area?
What did one neuron say to another?
I’m excited!
a neural structure lying below the thalamus; directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temp), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward
What is hypothalamus?
The lowermost portion of the brainstem; involved in regulating basic functions of the body such as respiration (breathing), cardiac functions (heartbeat), and more
What is medulla?
Portion of the cerebral lying roughly above the ears; includes auditory areas, receiving information primarily from the opposite ear. Damage can lead to aphasia, loss of memory or aggression.
What is Temporal Lobe?
Topmost part of the brainstem and part of the central nervous system; the connection between the brain and spinal cord. Its function is to transmit information necessary for vision and hearing. It also plays a role in motor movement, pain, and the sleep/wake cycle
What is midbrain?
Why didn’t the brain want a bath?
It didn’t want to be brainwashed!
a neural center located in the limbic system; helps process for storage explicit (conscious) memories of facts and events
What is hippocampus?
A large bundle of myelinated nerve fibers that connect the two brain hemispheres. This structure allows communication between the right and left sides of the brain. (Hint: This structure is usually severed in cases of severe seizures)
What is corpus callosum?
Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; receives information from visual fields. Damage can lead to difficulty locating objects and colors.
What is occipital lobe?
network of neurons located in the brain stem; regulates arousal, sleep-wake transitions (waking, asleep, asleep and dreaming), and fight or flight responses
What is the reticular activating system?
Why can’t a brain be 12 inches?
the “little brain” at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input, coordinating movement output and balance, and enabling nonverbal learning and memory
What is cerebellum?
A pathway; long, tube-like band of tissue that connects your brain to your lower back. This structure carries nerve signals from your brain to your body and vice versa.
What is spinal cord?
Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the top of the head and towards the rear, receives sensory input for touch and body position
What is parietal lobe?
Top part of the brain and contributes about 85% of the brains weight; contains two hemispheres split by a central fissure. Contains the major lobes of the brain. Forms specialized work teams that enable our perceiving, thinking, and speaking. It also receives and gives meaning to information from the sense organs and controls the body
What is cerebrum?
Where do brain surgeons go to study?
The hippocampus!
Brain area involved in language comprehension and expression; usually in left temporal lobe
Wernicke‘s Area
Did you hear about the person who wanted a brain transplant?
He changed his mind.