1. Studying The Brain

2. THE THREE BRAINS
Hindbrain- a part of the brain located at the rear base of the skull that is involved in the basic processes of life
Cerebellum-behind spinal cord, helps control posture, balance, and voluntary movements
Medulla-breathing, heart rate, reflexes
Pons-bridge between spinal cord and brain, produces chemicals for sleep

3. Midbrain- a small part of the brain above the pons that arouses the brain, integrates sensory information, and relays it upward

4. Forebrain- a part of the brain that covers the brain’s central core, responsible for sensory and motor control and the processing of thinking and language
Thalamus- relays sensory information to and from the cortex
Hypothalamus- Controls functions like hunger, thirst, sexual behavior, and reactions to temperature
Cerebral Cortex- Outer layer of forebrain, allows you to learn abstract information
Cerebrum- Inner layer of forebrain, allows you to see, read, and is the site of thinking processes
Hippocampus- crucial to formation of memories
Amygdala- controls violent emotions (rage, fear)
Pituitary Gland- secretes hormones (growth gland)
Limbic System- Controls emotions and motivations (Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Amygdala, Hippocampus)

5. LOBES
Lobes- the different regions into which the cerebral cortex is divided
Occipital Lobe- Vision
Parietal Lobe- Body Sensations (Skin/Muscles)
Primary Somatosensory Cortex (Touch Sensors)
Primary Motor Cortex (Fine Movement Control)
Frontal Lobe- Short-Term Memory/Planning Of Movements
Temporal Lobe- Hearing

6. Left & Right Hemispheres
Each of the 4 lobes are present in both sides of the cerebrum.
Corpus Callosum- carries messages back and forth
Left Brain- controls right side of body
Mathematic ability, calculation, logic
Right Brain- controls left side of body
Perceptual tasks, patterns, music, art, creativity
Split Brain

7. Left Brain/Right Brain Test
Number to 21.
Choose the sentence most true to you.
Do not leave any blank.