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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the cerebrum and what is it responsible for? |
The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain function such as thought or action. Divided into four lobes: frontal lobe, occipital lobe, parietal lobe and temporal lobe. |
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What is the frontal lobe's function and position? |
Associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem solving. Located at the front of the brain. |
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What is the occipital lobe's function and position? |
associated with visual processing, at the back of the head. |
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What is the temporal lobe's function and position? |
associated with perception and recognition of auditory stimuli, memory, and speech. Lower section of the brain. |
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What is the parietal lobe's function and position? |
associated with movement, orientation, recognition, perception of stimuli. Positioned at the top towards the back. |
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Why is the brain wrinkled? |
To increase its surface area for neurons. |
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What is the cerebellum and what is its function? |
The cerebellum is a smaller version of the cerebrum, located just below the cerebrum at the back. It is responsible for regulation and coordination of movement, posture, and balance. |
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What is the brain stem and what is its function? |
The stem coming out from the brain. It is responsible for basic function such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure. |
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What is the medulla oblongata's function and location? |
It is between the pons and the spinal cord. It relays messages and maintains vital functions. |
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What is the pons' function? |
It is involved in motor control and sensory analysis. |
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What is the midbrain's function? |
It is involved in functions such as vision, hearing, eyemovement, and body movement. |
