Structures
This organ is the control center of the body, responsible for thought, emotion, and behavior.
The Brain
This structure plays a major role in emotional responses like fear, anger, and memory
Amygdala
This part of the brain processes touch, pressure, and spatial awareness.
Parietal lobes
The left hemisphere of the brain controls the __________ side of the body
Right
This part of the brain coordinates fine motor movement. AKA "little brain"
Cerebellum
This lobe is mainly responsible for processing visual information.
Occipital Lobes
This lobe is key for hearing, language, and memory storage.
Temporal lobes
This term describes the brain’s ability to reorganize itself after damage or experience.
Brain plasticity
These are the two halves of the brain, each controlling opposite sides of the body.
Hemispheres
This part of the brain controls heart rate, breathing, and aggression.
Medulla Oblangata
This lobe is responsible for higher-order thinking, planning, and movement, and emotional control
Frontal Lobes
This railroad worker’s accident taught scientists about the link between the brain and personality.
Phineas Gage
This brain structure helps regulate sleep and controls facial expressions
Pons
This region of the brain includes the cerebellum, pons, and medulla, and manages vital body functions.
Hindbrain
The right side of your brain is more _____________ than the left
Logical/decisive
The cerebellum translates to
"Little brain"
The largest part of the brain, responsible for complex thoughts and emotions. (Pink and wrinkley)
Forebrain
This structure helps regulate hunger, thirst, and body temperature.
Hypothalamus
The left side of your brain is more _____________ than the right
Creative/imaginative/spatiall
A rare disorder where a person speaks gibberish
Wernicke's aphasia