The Human Brain part 1

The Brain: An Overview https://www.ted.com/talks/allan_jones_a_map_of_the_brain/transcript

The Brain: Cerebral Cortex Largest part of the brain Responsible for: information-processing Memory Voluntary physical action Four parts: Frontal lobe Parietal lobe Temporal lobe Occipital lobe

The Brain: Cerebral Cortex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGxomKWfJXs

The Lower Brain Structures Oldest part of the brain Regulates basic body processes Three major parts: Hindbrain Medulla Oblongata - Respiratory, cardiovascular, and digestive functions Pons - Respiratory Cerebellum - Proprioception = the body’s location via eyes, ears, muscles and joints Midbrain - Controls motor function and communicates with cerebral cortex Interbrain Thalamus – The sensory “way station” of the brain Hypothalamus – associated with sexuality, combativeness, and hunger Spinal Cord – Main sensory pathway, controls neighboring organs, enables sensorimotor fuinction

The Lower Brain Structures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EazWtXzW8k

The Human Brain part 2

The Limbic System The limbic system is a complex set of structures found on the central underside of the cerebrum It combines higher mental functions and primitive emotion into a single system often referred to as the emotional nervous system. It is not only responsible for our emotional lives but also our higher mental functions, such as learning and formation of memories.

The Limbic System & Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcrWPo_s6EE

Neuroplasticity The brain continually reorganizing itself by forming new neural connections. Neuron: A cell of the nervous system that conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses. Synapse: The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass. Apoptosis: The process of programmed cell death (pruning). Plastic: Capable of being molded; malleable, flexible, plaint.

Neuroplasticity & Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNHBMFCzznE

The Brain: Some Big Ideas Concerning Literacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_6fezBz9IA

Nature Vs Nurture A nativist (“nature”) An empiricist (“nurture”) Human behavior and development is largely the result of genetics An empiricist (“nurture”) Nurtured human behavior is seen as the result of environmental interaction, which can provoke changes in brain structure and chemistry. For example, situations of extreme stress can cause problems like depression.