the brain Flashcards
name the four parts of the brain it can be split into
the cerebrum
the cerebellum
the diencephalon (thalamus, hypothalamus)
the brain stem (medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain)
what is the cerebral cortex?
largest region of the cerebrum and plays a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness
what is the cerebrum?
largest part of the brain
divided into two halves called hemispheres
where frontal lobes are found, that coordinate high-level behaviours (motor skills, problem solving, judgement, planning, attention) as well as emotion and impulse control
what are the frontal lobes responsible for?
personality, decision making, and social control
what is the cerebellum?
‘little brain’
brain stem located here
it is the back of the brain, below the occipital lobes
responsible for fine motor skills and smaller/finer movements such as that of the hands and feet
helps body posture, equilibrium and balance
what is the corpus callosum responsible for?
communication between the two halves of the cerebral cortex/ the two brain hemispheres
what is the diencephalon responsible for?
the thalamus is the relay station for signals coming into the brain
It is associated with consciousness, sleep and memory
the epithalamus is a connection between limbic system and other brain parts. The limbic system is involved with emotion, long-term memory and behaviour
the hypothalamus maintains homeostasis. It controls appetite, body temperature regulation, sleep-wake cycle, production and releasing of hormone control
What is the brain stem responsible for?
It is located in the cerebellum
midbrain controls eye movement and processes visual and auditory information
pons is the largest part of the brain stem and a group of nerves that connect brain parts
it also contains cranial nerves, responsible for facial movements
medulla oblongata- lowest part of the brain, acting as a control centre for heart and lung function. It regulates breathing, sneezing and swallowing
