Psychology Test 2

Front 1

hindbrain region

Back 1

includes the cerebellum, the medulla, and the pons. the most primitive region of the brain.

Front 2

medulla

Back 2

responsible for regulating unconscious functions such as breathing

Front 3

pons

Back 3

regulates arousal levels - latin for bridge

Front 4

cerebellum

Back 4

a large and deeply folded structure that regulates physical balance

Front 5

midbrain region

Back 5

the segment of the brainstem that lies between the hindbrain and the forebrain

Front 6

reticular formation

Back 6

regulates sleep and wakefulness - runs through both the hindbrain and midbrain regions

Front 7

forebrain region

Back 7

the largest and most complex region of the brain, encompassing a variety of structures, including the thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system, and cerebrum

Front 8

thalamus

Back 8

the brain's relay center - all sensory info goes here first, then it relays the info to other structures in the brain

Front 9

hypothalamus

Back 9

structure found near the base of the forebrain that is involved in the regulation of the basic biological needs.

Front 10

limbic system

Back 10

involve din the regulation of emotion, memory, and motivation - sexy button

Front 11

cerebrum

Back 11

the part of the forebrain that is responsible for cognition and reasoning. The brain's largest and most complex structure - it consists of four lobes: the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, and the frontal lobe

Front 12

broca's area

Back 12

an area of the brain that plays an important role in speech production

Front 13

wernicke's area

Back 13

an area of the brain involved in language comprehension

Front 14

corpus callosum

Back 14

the structure that connects the two cerebral hemispheres