Basic Brain
How many Lobes are there?
4
What does White Matter make up?
nerve cells
What is the parietal lobe generally responsible for?
processing sensory information, including touch, pain, temperature, and spatial relationships. Also, the parietal lobe is important for directing and maintaining attention as well as language and mathematics
What is Broca's area primarily responsible for?
speech production, expressive language, and speech motor movement
What does CNS stand for
central nervous system
What are the three main parts of the brain?
Cerebrum, Cerebellum and Brain Stem
What are Sulci?
the grooves on the surface of the brain
What is the temporal lobe generally responsible for?
processing auditory information, memory, and language comprehension. It also plays a role in visual processing, emotional responses, and maintaining homeostasis
What is Wernicke's area primarily responsible for?
comprehension of language, both spoken and written.
What does PNS stand for?
peripheral nervous system
What is the name of the lobe that is closest to the forehead and eyes?
frontal lobe or prefrontal cortex
What does Grey Matter refer to?
brain tissue/brain cell tissue
What is the frontal lobe responsible for?
decision-making, planning, problem-solving, and voluntary movement. It also plays a crucial role in personality, social behavior, and emotional regulation.
What is the motor cortex or homunculus responsible for?
distribution of motor control for different body parts
the sagittal view of the brain refers to what?
What is the name of the lobe that is at the back of the brain?
occipital lobe
What are gyri?
ridges on the surface of the brain
What is the occipital lobe primarily responsible for?
processing visual information. This includes tasks like recognizing objects, faces, and colors, as well as interpreting spatial relationships and motion.
What is the sensory homunculus responsible for?
the distribution of sensory input from the body
How many brain hemispheres are there?
two
Where is the brain stem located?
underneath/bottom of the brain
What does the amygdala do?
process emotions, particularly fear and aggression, and plays a role in social cognition and emotional memory
What is the cerebellum responsible for?
motor control and coordination
What is the hypothalamus primarily responsible for?
the body's control center, coordinating numerous essential functions like maintaining homeostasis, and survival
The right side of the brain typically controls what part of the body's motor function?
the left side