parts of brain
parts of brain
lobes
parts of the brain visual
areas of the brain
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this area in the brain is responsible for sending messages from the the sensory receptors in nerves to the brain. It gathers sensory information from the ears, as well as from touch and taste functions.
what is thalamus?
100
This area of the brain controls the sleep cycle, breathing, posture, and bladder control. Strokes often occur in this area which is directly connected to the spinal cord.
what is the pons?
100
what are the lobes in each area of the brain?
200
This area of the brain releases hormones such as dopamine and somatostatin. It releases hormones from the pituitary gland. This part of the brain also takes part in homeostasis; maintaining the body's temperature and energy levels.
What is hypothalamus?
200
The functions of this area of the brain are involuntary. This area assists in controlling blood pressure, heartbeat, and breathing. This area helps transfer messages from the brain to the spinal cord.
what is the medulla?
200
This area of the brain is probably what your mom has told you to "wait until it develops before you get a tattoo." This is because this area, located in the front of your head, controls decision making abilities and promotes goal directed behavior as well as planning ahead. Before it is fully developed, it is controlled by the emotions and hormones of a scary and spontaneous, impulsive teenager...yay for lots of estrogen and testosterone!
What is the frontal lobe?
200
This area of the brain helps us produce language. It also helps us understand and plan movement. It is located in the frontal lobe.
What is Broca's Area of the brain?
300
This part of the brain sits within the temporal lobe. Though fragile, if this area is damaged, it can result in a loss of the ability to remember directions or locations. Overall, an issue with this part of the brain can lead to serious neurological disorders.
What is the hippocampus?
300
This area connects all of your body's nerves with your brain. Beginning at the cervical, it runs down to your coccyx. It is vital in controlling movement and helping organs function. If you don't get this one, you're screwed
What is the spinal cord?
300
Located on the side of the brain (next to your ears) and next to the parietal lobe, this area of the brain processes what you hear and puts it into our memories.
What is the temporal lobe?
300
This area is in the middle of your brain and promotes movements of the eye and processing what you hear and see.
What is the midbrain?
400
This part of the brain allows the body's physical movement to be coordinated. It assists in boosting fine and gross motor skills, which is important to everyday tasks like walking or writing.
What is the cerebellum?
400
This is the word for the nerve fibers that connect both sides of the brain. This area is responsible for ensuring both sides of the brain communicate with each other.
What is the corpus callosum?
400
This are is one of the lobes and is located in the back of our heads. It is responsible for processing what we see.
What is the occipital lobe?
400
This region of the brain contains motor neurons that take part in helping you comprehend what other's are saying. This region is located in the temporal lobe in the left hemisphere of the brain.
What is Wernicke's Area?
500
This area of the brain activates the cerebral cortex. This area is also responsible for our level of awake-ness (consciousness is the more professional word).
What is reticula activating system?
500
This is the name for the front of your brain. Its functions include: coordination, processing nerve signals, speech problem solving, and emotions.
What is the the Cerebrum?
500
This lobe is located directly behind the frontal lobe. It is responsible for processing what you feel or touch, like temperature or pain.
What is the parietal lobe?
500
What are the parts of the brain in a visual representaion?
500
What is a visual of each area of the brain?