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 _____.
back
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
cerebellum
cerebrum
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
heart
breathing
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

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