1. Parts of the Brain

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

3. 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
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4. Lobes: Frontal Lobe Functions: Motor Functions Higher Order Functions
Planning
Reasoning
Judgment
Impulse Control
Memory

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

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

7. Lobes:
Occipital Lobe Function:
Visual Perception
Color Recognition

8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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

11. 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
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12. Thalamus Receives messages from all sensory receptors throughout body
Relays info. to proper region of cerebrum for further processing
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13. 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
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14. Pituitary gland “Master Gland”
Produces hormones that regulate other glands
Produces hormone that stimulates growth