Brain Functions Summarized

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  1. (Cerebrum area)

Frontal Lobe

decision making, reasoning, problem solving + voluntary movements

<p>decision making, reasoning, problem solving + voluntary movements</p>
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Parietal lobe

process sensory information + spatial awareness

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Temporal lobe

hearing, memory + language comprehension

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occital lobe

visual information

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  1. (Cerebellum)

balance, cpprdination, motor control

<p>balance, cpprdination, motor control</p>
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  1. (Brainstem)

Midbrain

reflexes, eye movement, SOME motor functions

<p>reflexes, eye movement, SOME motor functions </p>
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Medulla oblongata

regulates automatic functions like heartbeat, breathing + blood pressure

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  1. (Diencephalon)

Thalamus

relay station for sensory info before sending to cerebral cortex (prob not important)

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hypothalamus

regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep and hormone release via pituitary gland (which it directly controls)

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pituitary gland

anterior pituitary: hormones like FSH, LH, growth hormone etc.

posterior pituitary: stores + release hormones made by hypothalamus ie. oxytocin

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  1. (Limbic system)

Hippocampus

forms new memories + learning

<p>forms new memories + learning</p>
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amygdala

processes emotions, especially fear + pleasure