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12 Cards in this Set
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hind brain
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most primitive part of brain
contains medulla oblongata, cerebellum, and pons |
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medulla oblongata
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regulates breathing, swallowing, blood circulation, and coordination
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cerebellum
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regulates coordinated movements, standing and walking
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pons
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bridge between higher and lower brain regions, regulates sleep-wake cycle by its effect on consciousness
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Midbrain
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reticular formation-complex set of neurons that helps maintain vigilance and an optimal level of brain arousal
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forebrain
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contains thalamus, limbic system, hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, and cerebral cortex
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thalamus
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relay center for auditory, visual, and tactile signals (sensory highway)
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limbic system
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aggregate of brain structures included in emotions, motivation, and memory
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hypothalamus
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regulates sexual activity, emotions, and food/water intake
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hippocampus
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recognition of objects, memory, and decision making
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amygdala
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fear, rage, and agression
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cerebral cortex
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envelops underlying sections of brain (has convolution, sulci, and fissures)
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