Ap psychology module 11 Flashcards
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| 5284990048 | Lesion | Tissue destruction. Naturally or experimentally caused destruction of the brain tissue. |  | 0 |
| 5284990049 | Electroencephalogram(eeg) | An amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity sweeping across the brains surface. These waves are measures by the electrodes placed on the scalp. |  | 1 |
| 5284990050 | Ct(computed tomography) scan | A series of x Ray photographs taken from different angles and combined by a computer into a composite representation of a slice of the brains structure(also called CAT scan) |  | 2 |
| 5284990051 | Pet(positron emission tomography) scan | A visual display of the brain activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a given task. |  | 3 |
| 5284990052 | Mri(magnetic resonance imaging) | A technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer generated images of soft tissue. These scans show brain anatomy. |  | 4 |
| 5284990053 | Fmri(functional mri) | A technique for revealing blood flow, and therefore, brain activity by comparing successive MRI scans. These scans show brain function as well as its structure. |  | 5 |
| 5284990054 | Brainstem | The oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; the brainstem is responsible for automatic survival functions. |  | 6 |
| 5284990055 | Medulla | The base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing. |  | 7 |
| 5284990056 | Thalamus | The brains sensory control center, located on top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla. |  | 8 |
| 5284990057 | Reticular formation | A nerve network that travels through the brain system and thalamus and plays an important role in controlling arousal: |  | 9 |
| 5284990058 | Cerebellum | The "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input, coordinating movement output and balance, and enabling nonverbal learning and memory. |  | 10 |
| 5284990059 | Limbic system | Neural system( including the hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus) located below the cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives. |  | 11 |
| 5284990060 | Amygdala | Two lima bean sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotion. |  | 12 |
| 5284990061 | Hypothalamus | A neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities( eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland and is linked to emotion and reward. |  | 13 |
| 5284990062 | hippocampus | A neural center located in the limbic system that helps process explicit memories for storage. |  | 14 |