AP Psych 1.4 - Brain parts and functions

Medulla

Medulla

Controlls breathings and heartbeat

Cerebellum

Posture, balance, and motor control

RAS

Regulating sleep and attention

Thalamus

Sensory relay system (except smell)

Hypothalamus

fighting, fleeing, feeding, fornication (4 F’s)

Pitutary gland

regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction

Hippocampus

Memory

Amygdala

Fear and agression reposnes

Temporol lobe

interprets auditory info

parietal lobe

processes sensory signals

Frontal Lobe

Decision making, problem solving, planning, speech, and motor movement

Pre frontal cortex

decision making, planning, and motor behavior

motor cortex

planning and executing voluntary movement

Somato Sensory Cortex

Sensory info

Broccas Area

Speech prodution

Wernickes Area

Language Comprehension

Aphasia

Difficulty understanding speech