Brain Bee/Scioly Pt 1

What is the largest part of the brain?

The cerebrum

What connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum?

The corpus callosum

What is the surface of the cerebrum called?

The cerebral cortex

What is the function of the frontal lobes?

Coordination of voluntary movement, speech, memory, emotion, cognitive skills, and personality

What senses do the parietal lobes integrate?

Senses from skin, taste, and some vision

What is the primary function of the occipital lobes?

Integration of vision into color and understanding

Where are the temporal lobes located and what do they process?

On the sides of the brain, below the eyes; they carry out auditory information

What role does the hippocampus play in the brain?

Encoding new memories

What is the function of the amygdala?

Integrates memory and emotion

What does the thalamus do?

Integrates sensory information and relays it to the brain

What is the role of the hypothalamus?

Sends hormonal signals to the pituitary gland

What structures make up the forebrain?

The cerebral cortex, thalamus, and hypothalamus

What is the function of the midbrain?

Coordinates eye movements and triggers reflexes to sounds

What does the basal ganglia regulate?

Complex body movements

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Coordinates voluntary activities and helps the brain learn new ones

What role does the pons play in the brain?

Influences breathing and posture

What does the medulla control?

Carries nerve pathways connecting the brain to the spinal cord and controls basic involuntary functions

What three structures make up the brain stem?

The midbrain, pons, and medulla