The Brain (AP Psychology) Flashcards

7497496229	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.	0
7497505075	Medulla	The base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing.	1
7497510103	Thalamus	The brain's 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.	2
7497642797	Pons	Helps coordinate movement	3
7497531489	Reticular Formation	A nerve network that travels through the brainstem and thalamus and plays an important role in controlling arousal.	4
7497549017	Cerebellum	The "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input, balance, and enabling nonverbal learning and memory.	5
7497558310	Limbic System	Neural system (including the hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus) located below the cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives.	6
7497572058	Amygdala	Two lima-bean-sized neural structures in the limbic system; linked to emotion.	7
7497593081	Hypothalamus	a neural structure lying below (hypo) the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, both temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward.	8
7497649034	Corpus Callosum	The large band of neural fibers connecting the tow brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them.	9
7497663055	Cerebral Cortex	The intricate fabric of interconnected neural cells covering the cerebral hemispheres; the body's ultimate control and information-processing center.	10
7497677788	Glial Cells (Glia)	Cells in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons; they may also play a role in learning and thinking.	11
7497683011	Frontal Lobes	Portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead; involved in speaking and muscle movements and in making plans and judgements.	12
7497697605	Parietal Lobes	Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the top of the head and toward the rear; receives sensory input of touch and body position.	13
7497706913	Occipital Lobes	Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; includes areas that receive information from the visual fields.	14
7497715929	Temporal Lobes	portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; included the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily form the opposite ear.	15
7497728966	Motor Cortex	An area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.	16
7497737313	Somatosensory Cortex	Area at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body touch and movement sensations.	17
7497745253	Association Areas	Areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions; rather, they are involved in higher mental functions such as learning, remembering, thinking, and speaking.	18