Looks like no one added any tags here yet for you.
WW2 Accurate Bullets
NOT LED! = increased headshot survival. Parts damaged = help scientists learn more about what parts of the brain do which things
Brain Structure
More complex is more intelligence (not bigger size)
Brainstem
“reptilian brain” responsible for automatic survival functions
Thalamus
in brainstem, takes in sensory input and directs to different parts in the brain (switchboard)
Midbrain
Visual processing, in brainstem
Pons
Sleep regulation, in brainstem
Medulla
breathing regulation, in brainstem
spinal cord
highway to brain, upper part in brainstem
cerebellum
“little brain” at the end of the brainstem, in charge of balance and smooth muscle movements
Reticular Formation
Originates in brainstem, but a network structure which influences various regions all throughout the brain (help with a little bit of everything)
The Limbic System
“mamalian brain” which is responsible for emotions, memories, and smell
Hippocampus
long term memory, in limbic system
amnesia
loss of memory
Amygdala
strong emotions, two almond sized structures above the hippocampus, in limbic system
Depression or aggression problems
issues with amygdala
Hypothalamus
Homeostasis; in limbic system, maintains body temp and cycles. Also controls pituitary gland, so hormones needed = homeostasis
The Cerebral Cortex
outermost layer of the brain, in charge of highest mental capabilities
Folds in brain
increase surface area, more room for thinking skills
lobes of the brain
geographical subdivisions of cerebral cortex, separated by folds
Frontal lobe
judgment and decision, front of head
Parietal lobe
touch and muscle sensing, top of brain
occipital lobe
visual processing, back of head
temporal lobe
hearing, temples
Motor cortex
voluntary movements, rear or frontal lobe
sensory cortex
process body movements and sense, front of parietal lobe
Visual cortex
process eye vision, in occipital lobe
auditory cortex
process sounds, in temporal lobe
association areas
all rest of cerebral cortex, higher mental functions like in school