Parts of the brain Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Frontal Lobe

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The functions of the frontal lobe are numerous. It is associated with higher cognitive functions, such as decision making, motivation, problem-solving, planning and attention.

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Temporal Lobe

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are visual, olfactory, and auditory processing and memory creation. It also plays important roles in emotional responses and communication.

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Occipital Lobe

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The occipital lobe participates in vision processing. It processes and interprets everything we see.

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parietal Lobe

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One involves sensation and perception and the other is concerned with integrating sensory input, primarily with the visual system.

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Functions of Gila

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four parts: Astrocytes (provide nutrients, take glucose and break it down for the brain, protect brain, communication, replicate easily, cause brain tumors)
Microglia (10-15% of all cells in brain, destroy pathogens, clear out damaged neurons, pruners)
Oligodendrocytes CNS
Schwann cells PNS

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