The midline symmetrical structure of two halves, situated between the cerebral cortex and midbrain.
what is thalamus
100
The area of the brain that is located on the left side of the brain, specifically on the left temporal lobe. Important to the development of language.
What is wernicke's area
100
a diffuse network of nerve pathways in the brainstem connecting the spinal cord, cerebrum, and cerebellum, and mediating the overall level of consciousness.
What is the reticular activating system
100
portion of cerebral cortex lying in the back of the head, includes areas that receive info from visual fields
What is Occipital Lobe
200
located in the front area of the skull and consisting of two hemispheres, left and right, separated by a fissure.
What is cerebrum
200
Controls language and expression, located in the left frontal lobe
what is Broca's Area
200
helps in motor control, also in cognitive functions
What is the function of the cerebellum
200
the part of the brain that controls all of the responses related to sensory info and regulates body actions to those responses
What is Midbrain
300
The elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain.
What is hippocampus
300
Receives sensory imput for a touch and a body position, the middle top of head to rear of head.
What is the parietal lobe
300
Governs bodily maintenance and influences hunger, regulates thirst, body temp, and sexually behavior
What is the function of the hypothalamus
400
The area that contains the largest bundle of nerve fibers in the brain and connects the two sides (hemispheres) of the brain.
What is the corpus callosum
400
Behind the forehead, involved in speaking and muscle movements, making plans and judgments.
What is the frontal lobe
400
part of the brain stem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus.
What is pons
500
a structure of the brain located in the brain stem
What is Medulla
500
Above the ears, includes auditory areas each receiving information from the opposite ear.
What is temporal lobe and its location
500
Transmits neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.