developmental psychology 2.0

Question 1

brain

Answer 1

The organ in your head made up of nerves. It processes information and controls behaviour.

Question 2

forebrain

Answer 2

The anterior part of the brain, including the hemispheres and the central brain structures.

Question 3

midbrain

Answer 3

The middle section of the brain forming part of the central nervous system.

Question 4

hindbrain

Answer 4

The lower part of the brain that includes the cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata.

Question 5

anterior

Answer 5

Directed towards the front (when used in relation to our biology).

Question 6

posterior

Answer 6

Directed towards the back (when used in relation to our biology).

Question 7

cerebellum

Answer 7

An area of the brain near to the brainstem that controls motor movements (muscle activity).

Question 8

medulla oblongata

Answer 8

Connects the upper brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic responses. It controls involuntary responses such as sneezing and breathing, as well as heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 9

involuntary response

Answer 9

A response to a stimulus that occurs without someone making a conscious choice. They are automatic, such as reflexes.

Question 10

neural connections

Answer 10

Links formed by messages passing from one nerve cell (neuron) to another.