Regions of the Brain
What is the Brain Stem?
Lobe that is responsible for vision?
What is the Occipital Lobe?
System that is mainly involved in emotions and memory?
What is the Limbic System?
Lowest part of the brain stem that controls vital reflexes?
What is the Medulla?
Sleep stage when vivid dreams usually occur?
What is REM sleep?
Region responsible for balance and coordination?
What is the Cerebellum?
Lobe that helps control movement and decision-making?
What is the Frontal Lobe?
The limbic structure which plays a major role in forming new memories?
What is the Hippocampus?
Part of the brain stem helps regulate breathing rhythms?
What is the Pons?
Hormone released at night to promote sleep?
What is Melatonin?
Part of the brain that connects the brain and the spinal cord?
What is the Brain Stem?
Region that makes up the largest portion of the brain?
What is the Cerebrum?
Part of the limbic system helps control emotions like fear and anger?
What is the Amygdala?
Structure controls alertness and arousal?
What is the Reticular Formation?
Cycle that controls when you feel awake or sleepy?
What is the Circadian Rhythm?
What part of the brain processes information from the senses?
What is the Cerebrum?
Lobe responsible for processing touch, temperature, and pain?
What is the Parietal Lobe?
Structure helps maintain balance in hunger, thirst, and body temperature?
What is the Hypothalamus?
Brain region transmits signals between the brain and spinal cord?
What is the midbrain?
Sleep stage that is considered deep sleep?
What is NREM stage 3?
Lobe in the brain that is responsible for processing auditory information?
What is the Temporal Lobe?
Damage to this lobe can cause an affect in personality and impulse control?
What is the Frontal Lobe?
Structure that links the limbic system to the endocrine system?
What is the Pituitary Gland?
Part of the brain stem controls heart rate and blood pressure?
What is the Cardiovascular Center?
Condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep?
What is Sleep Apnea?