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 _____. back 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 cerebellum cerebrum 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 heart breathing 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

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