Parts of the Brain

The Nervous System Function: The nervous system controls and coordinates the functions throughout the body and responds to external and internal Stimuli.

Cerebrum largest The _______ part of the brain; divided into two halves called _______________. Carries out ________ processes involved with learning, _________, language, ________, voluntary body movements and _________ perception. The folds and grooves increase _________ _______ & allow more complicated _________ process. hemispheres thought memory speech sensory surface area thought Pg. 1

Lobes: Frontal Lobe Functions: Motor Functions Higher Order Functions Planning Reasoning Judgment Impulse Control Memory

Lobes: Parietal lobe function: Cognition Information Processing Pain and Touch Sensation Spatial Orientation Speech Visual Perception

Lobes: Temporal Lobe Function: Auditory Perception Memory Speech Emotional Responses Visual Perception

Lobes: Occipital Lobe Function: Visual Perception Color Recognition

Cerebellum back balance coordination smooth skeletal muscle motor Located in the ______ of the brain. Controls ___________, posture, & _________________. Responsible for the __________ and coordinated movement of ________ ________. Involved with ________ skills, like playing the _______ or riding a _____. balance coordination smooth skeletal muscle motor piano bike Pg. 1

Brain Stem Connects the ______ to the ___________ 2 regions: pons -Relays _______ between the _________ and the __________. Also helps control __________________________________. brain spinal cord signals cerebrum cerebellum breathing rate Pg. 1

Medulla oblongata signals brain swallowing gagging vomiting coughing Relays ________ between the _______ and the ____________. Helps control _________ rate, ______ rate & blood __________. Also responsible for the ____________, _________, __________, ___________, and __________ reflexes. brain spinal cord breathing heart pressure swallowing gagging vomiting coughing sneezing

Spinal Cord Nerve column extends from the _____ to the _________. ______ nerves extend from the spinal cord to parts of the body & connect them to the ___________________. ________ are processed by the spinal cord. brain lower back Spinal Central nervous system Reflexes Pg. 1

Thalamus Receives messages from all sensory receptors throughout body Relays info. to proper region of cerebrum for further processing Pg. 1

Hypothalamus Essential for maintaining __________. Regulates body __________, _____, appetite, & _____ balance. Partially regulates blood _______, sleep, _________, ____, and sexual behavior. Coordinates activities of nervous and endocrine systems homeostasis temperature thirst water pressure aggression fear Pg. 1

Pituitary gland “Master Gland” Produces hormones that regulate other glands Produces hormone that stimulates growth