mod 13 human a&p

Ridges

gyri

Grooves

sulci

what does the frontal lobe contain

Primary motor cortex, premotor cortex, Broca’s area, and prefrontal cortex

what does the frontal lobe do

Involved in reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

What does the temporal lobe contain

Primary auditory cortex, auditory association area, and olfactory cortex

What does the temporal lobe do

Functions in hearing(including making sense of language) smell, and forming long-term memories

what does the occipital lobe contain

primary visual cortex, visual association area

what does the occipital lobe do

Functions in processing visual information and interpreting visual stimuli.

what does the parietal lobe contain

Primary somatosensory cortex and somatosensory association area

what does the parietal lobe do

Processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, and pain, as well as spatial awareness.

what does the thalamus do

acts as a relay station for sensory and motor information, processing and directing it to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex

What does the hypthalamus do

Regulates homeostasis, controls the autonomic nervous system, and influences endocrine functions.

What does the epithalamus do

Involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms, emotional responses, and the secretion of melatonin.

what does the midbrain do

The midbrain controls various functions including vision, hearing, motor control, sleep-wake cycles, and temperature regulation.

what do pons do

Relay station for motor information. Works with medulla oblongata to control breathing

what does the medulla oblongata do

Heart rate control, blood pressure regulation, breathing, swallowing, and vomitting

Multiple sclerosis

A chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system, characterized by the degeneration of the myelin sheath, leading to various neurological symptoms. Immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves

Muscular dystrophy

A group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration due to abnormal muscle protein.

Myasthenia gravis

A chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that affects the communication between nerves and muscles, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. The condition is caused by a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles.

Meningitis

inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, often due to infection. Symptoms may include headache, fever, and neck stiffness.