This part of the brain is the oldest part. It begins where the spinal cord swells and it enters the skull. This is responsible for automatic survival functions.
What is brainstem
100
This 'system' of the brain includes the hypothalamus, the hippocampus, and the amygdala. Regulates memory, fear, aggression, hunger, and thirst.
What is limbic system
100
This is what we call the brains wrinkled outer surface. This part of the brain is the ultimate information processing center.
What is cerebral cortex
100
These 'lobes' are a portion of the cerebral cortex located above the ears and is responsible for processing hearing
What are temporal lobes
100
This 'area' of the brain, located on the left frontal lobe, directs the muscle movements involved in speech (expressive language)
What is Broca's area
200
This brain structure is located at the base of the brain stem and controls basic life-support functions such as heartbeat and breathing.
What is medulla
200
It helps regulate daily functions,such as eating, drinking, and body temperature.
What is hypothalamus
200
This 'fissure' divides the cerebral cortex into two halves called hemispheres.
What is longitudinal fissure
200
This strip of that is located just in front of the parietal lobes registers and processes body sensations.
What is somatosensory cortex
200
Without this area of the brain we would have a hard time comprehending the meaning of words (receptive language)
What is Wernicke's area
300
Controls sleep and consciousness.
What is reticular formation
300
Without this part of the limbic system you would be unable to process long term memories.
What is hippocampus
300
This part of the cerebral cortex allows the two halves of our brain to communicate with each other.
What is corpus callosum
300
Located behind the frontal lobes, controls different parts of your body's voluntary movements.
What is motor cortex
300
Controls analytic thought, logic, reasoning, language, and right side body function
What is the left hemisphere
400
Often referred to as a "sensory switchboard", it relays info from sensory receptors to other areas of the brain.
What is thalamus
400
Emotions such as fear and anger are controlled by this "almond" shaped part of the limbic system
What is amygdala
400
Controls thinking, decision making, and planning.
What are frontal lobes
400
PET scan (definition)
What is a visual display of brain activity
400
Cutting the corpus callosum
What is split brain
500
Our 'little brain' is important for balance, coordination, and agility.
What is cerebellum
500
Greek word meaning for "hippo"
What is horse or seahorse
Remember...this is the neural center that wraps around the thalamus and looks like a seahorse. Hippocampus helps process new memories into permanent ones.
500
This part of the cortex is located at the back of the head and is responsible for processing vision.
What are occipital lobes
500
The explanation of the flow of visual information
What is "both eyes receive information from both visual fields, but all information from the left visual field ends up in the right hemisphere. The right visual field is processed in the left hemisphere. When the corpus callosum is cut, the two hemispheres cannot share information