Psychology Parts of the Brain and their functions NOHS
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keefauverk on March 10, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Hindbrain |  Cerebellum Medulla Pons |
| Midbrain |  R.A.S. |
| Forebrain |  Thalamus Hypothalamus Cerebral Cortex Limbic System |
| 4 major lobes of the brain |  Parietal Occipital Temporal Frontal |
| Occipital Lobe |  processes visual signals |
| Cerebellum |  posture and balance |
| Medulla |  controls breathing and reflexes |
| Pons |  a bridge to connect messages between the brain and spinal cord |
| Thalamus |  a relay station for all the information that travels to and from the cortex |
| Hypothalamus |  controls functions such as hunger and body temperature and sexual activity |
| Cerebral cortex |  learning and stores complex information |
| Limbic system |  regulates emotions |
| Parietal lobe |  body sensations |
| Frontal lobe |  planning of movements and working memory(events that happened very recently) |
| Temporal lobe |  hearing and advanced visual processing |
| Amygdala |  controls violent emotions such as rage and violence |
| Hippocampus |  memories |
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