Biopsycology Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the function of the frontal cortex?
Cognitive functions such as:
Decision making
Problem solving
Social interaction
Controlling impulse
What is the function of the Motor cortex?
Planning and executing motor functions
What is the function of the parietal cortex?
Processing sensory information from parts of the body
What is the function of the temporal cortex?
Auditory processes,
Hearing and Understanding sounds
What is the function of the occipital cortex?
Visual processing
What is the function of the limbic system?
Regulating Emotions, forming memories and motivation
What is the function of the striatum?
Motor control and coordination
What is the function of the thalamus?
Relay station for integrating sensory imput
What is the function of the superior colliculus?
Processing visual information, contributing to the ability to detect and respond to visual cuse
What is the function of the inferior colliculus?
Receives and integrates signals relating to sound
What is the function of the brain stem?
Controls basic automatic functions such as heart rate, breathing and digestion
What are the 2 parts of the brain associated with the brain stem?
Medulla
Pons
What is the function of the medulla?
Automatic functions such as:
Heart rate, blood pressure, breathing .ect.
What is the function of the pons
Regulating automatic functions
What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?
Fight or flight response
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Rest and digest to recover from stressful situations
