Intro. Psych. Ch. 6

Front 1

The structures within the endocrine systems that release adrenaline, sending the body into a highly aroused state so that actions may be quickly performed in threatening situations.

Back 1

adrenal glands

Front 2

The part of the limbic system that produces rage when stimulated.

Back 2

amygdala

Front 3

The portion of the peripheral nervous system that connects the central nervous system to parts of the body over which we have little voluntary control, such as the heart & lungs.

Back 3

autonomic nervous system

Front 4

The portion of the central nervous system at which the brain intersects with the spinal cord; contacts the medulla & the pons.

Back 4

brain stem

Front 5

The region of the brain involved in coordination of movement & muscle development.

Back 5

cerebellum

Front 6

The center for higher brain functions, such as language, perception, cognitive functioning, & voluntary motor movements.

Back 6

cerebral cortex

Front 7

A bundle of nerves that transmits info. between the 2 hemispheres of the brain.

Back 7

corpus callosum

Front 8

A system of glands throughout the body that influence a number of processes, including metabolism, emotional states, & sexual development & reproduction.

Back 8

endocrine system

Front 9

The parts of the brain primarily responsible for language, planning & conceptualization skills, & motor functions.

Back 9

frontal lobes

Front 10

The concept that each hemisphere of the brain primarily controls different functions.

Back 10

hemispheric specialization

Front 11

The part of the limbic system that appears to be responsible for processing new information into long-term memory.

Back 11

hippocampus

Front 12

The brain structures that seems to be important for critical bodily functions, such as thirst, temperature, & hunger; it is also likely involved in motivation & in influencing aggressive & sexual impulses.

Back 12

hypothalamus

Front 13

The left side of the cerebral cortex, which controls the right half of the body & is responsible for cognitive functions.

Back 13

left hemisphere

Front 14

The portion of the midbrain that includes the septum, amygdala, & hippocampus & that handles much of the basic emotional functioning of the brain.

Back 14

limbic system

Front 15

The major pleasure center of the brain.

Back 15

medial forebrain bundle

Front 16

The part of the brain stem that directly connects to the spinal cord; this structure monitors reflex functions & controls involuntary reflexes.

Back 16

medulla

Front 17

The part of the brain that primarily consists of the cerebellum & limbic system.

Back 17

midbrain

Front 18

The brain's primary areas for handling visual information.

Back 18

occipital lobes

Front 19

The structures within the female endocrine system that control overall physical development, sexual behavior, & reproduction.

Back 19

ovaries

Front 20

The gland within the endocrine system that produces insulin to control the metabolism of sugar.

Back 20

pancreas

Front 21

The portion of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for the restoration of energy.

Back 21

parasympathetic nervous system

Front 22

Along with the thyroid, one of the glands within the endocrine system that controls metabolism rates.

Back 22

parathyroid

Front 23

The brain's primary areas for the sensation of touch.

Back 23

parietal lobes

Front 24

The gland that contols the various other glands in the endocrine system through the release of hormones; it also regulates the activity of the male & female reproductive organs, the production of milk in females, & uterine contractions during childbirth.

Back 24

pituitary gland

Front 25

The brain's ability to compensate for certain injuries or malformations.

Back 25

plasticity

Front 26

A relay station in the brain stem that sorts out & redirects individual nerve impulses & also influences the sleep-wake cycle.

Back 26

pons

Front 27

A bundle of nerve fibers within the pons that appears to be responsible for arousal from sleep.

Back 27

reticular activating system (RAS)

Front 28

A group of medial forebrain structures that perceive pleasure when the neurons running through them are stimulated.

Back 28

reward pathway

Front 29

The right side of the cerebral cortex, which controls the left half of the body, is credited with more creative functions, is thought to be more visually & spatially oriented, & provides the ability to perceive a whole as a sum of parts.

Back 29

right hemisphere

Front 30

A condition of angry, aggressive, & violent behavior that may occur when an animal's septum is damaged.

Back 30

septal rage

Front 31

The structure within the brain that regulates the amygdala.

Back 31

septum

Front 32

The portion of the peripheral nervous system that connects the central nervous system to the voluntary muscles.

Back 32

somatic nervous system

Front 33

The portion of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for energy expenditure.

Back 33

sympathetic nervous system

Front 34

The parts of the brain that specialize in auditory information processing.

Back 34

temporal lobes

Front 35

The structures within the male endocrine system that control overall physical development, sexual behavior, & reproduction.

Back 35

testes

Front 36

The brain structure that serves to integrate & organize nerve impulses passing between parts of the cerebral cortex.

Back 36

thalamus

Front 37

Along with the parathyroid, one of the glands within the endocrine system that controls metabolism rates.

Back 37

thyroid