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17 Cards in this Set
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This part of the brain controls thought, memory, learning and some voluntary movements.
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Cerebrum
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The brain stem or medulla is the ____________(size) part of the brain.
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smallest
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What is the job of the cerebellum?
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to coordinate muscles so you can walk and run
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The left side of the brain controls what?
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number skills, written language, reasoning, spoken language, right hand control.
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Various events can cause damage to the brain. Name two.
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head injury, alcohol & drug abuse, poor care before birth, lack of oxygen to brain, stroke
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The brain stem controls what 3 things?
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breathing, heartbeat and digestion
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The brain lets us feel what? Give one example.
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hunger, pain, sadness, hapiness
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The right side of the brain controls what?
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insight, art awareness, imagination, music, awareness, left hand control.
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How much does the human brain weigh?
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about 3 lbs.
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The brain stem is the enlarged upper part of the _____________.
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spinal cord
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What is the largest part of the brain called?
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Cerebrum
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The brain coordinates 3 things...what are they?
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movements, breathing, heartbeat
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The cerebellum is smaller or larger than the cerebrum?
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smaller
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Your __________ bring information about the world back to be interpreted.
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nerves
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The cerebrum is divided into 4 parts called ___________.
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lobes
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Cerebrum is split into two halves called _____________.
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hemispheres
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Brain cells are specialized and are called ____________.
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neurons
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