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22 Cards in this Set
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Hypothalamus |
Contains reward centers |
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Lesion |
Tissue destruction |
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EEG |
Amplified recording of brain waves |
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FMRI |
Technique that uses radio waves and magnetic fields to show brain function |
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Reticular information |
Helps control arousal |
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MRI |
Technique that uses radio waves and magnetic fields to image brain anatomy |
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Thalamus |
Serves as sensory control center |
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Corpus callosum |
Links the cerebral hemispheres |
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Cerebellum |
Enables coordinated movement |
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Amygdala |
Influences rage and fear |
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Medulla |
Regulates breathing and heartbeat |
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Right hemisphere |
Specializes in spatial relations |
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Brain stem |
Oldest part of the brain |
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Temporal lobes |
Brain areas containing the auditory cortex |
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Occipital lobes |
Brain areas containing the visual cortex |
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Plasticity |
Brains capacity for modification |
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Neurogenesis |
The formation of new neurons |
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Reputake |
Absorption of excess neurotransmitters |
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Limbic system |
Regulates emotion |
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Association areas |
Brain areas involved in higher mental functions |
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Left hemisphere |
Specializes in rationalizing reactions |
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Glial cells |
Support sales of the nervous system |
