AP Psychology - Module 12 Flashcards

15020115673	Cerebral Cortex	The intricate fabric of interconnected neural cells covering the cerebral hemispheres; the body's ultimate control and information-processing center.	0
15020115674	somatosensory cortex	an area at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body touch and movement sensations	1
15020115675	Frontal Lobes	portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead; involved in speaking and muscle movements and in making plans and judgements.	2
15020115676	Parietal Lobes	portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the top of the head and toward the rear; receives sensory input for touch and body position.	3
15020115677	Occipital Lobes	portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; includes areas that receive information from the visual fields.	4
15020115678	Temporal Lobe	portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear.	5
15020115679	Motor Cortex	an area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.	6
15020115680	Plasticity	the brain's ability to change, especially during childhood, by reorganizing after damage or by building new pathways based on experience.	7
15020115681	neurogenesis	the formation of new neurons	8
15020115682	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	9
15020118820	Glial Cells	cells in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons	10