Brain Science & Anatomy Review

A set of flashcards covering key concepts in Brain Science and Anatomy.

What is Dualism according to Descartes?

The mind and body are separate entities.

What does Dual-Aspect Theory (Spinoza) propose?

The mind and body are two views of the same reality.

What is Reductionism in the context of brain science?

The mind can be explained entirely by brain function.

What does Broca's Area of the brain control?

Speech production, located in the frontal lobe.

What is the function of Wernicke's Area?

Speech comprehension, located in the temporal lobe.

What did the case of Phineas Gage demonstrate?

Damage to the prefrontal cortex can change personality.

What is contralateral control in brain function?

The left brain controls the right side of the body, and vice versa.

What is the purpose of fMRI and PET in brain science?

To read or alter brain activity.

What constitutes the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

The brain and spinal cord.

What role do astrocytes have in the nervous system?

They provide support, nutrition, and cleanup.

What is the first step in neural signal transmission?

Resting.

What does gray matter consist of?

Neuron bodies and synapses.

What are the functions of the frontal lobe?

Planning, personality, and movement.

What direction does 'rostral' refer to in the brain?

Front.

What type of tissues are myelinated axons found in?

White matter.