Set: Structures and Functions of the Brain

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Electroencephalogram (EEG) A recording of the electrical activity of the brain obtained through electrodes placed on the scalp.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) An imaging technique using magnetic resonance to obtain detailed views of brain structure and function.
functional MRI a type of MRI that measures the activity of parts of the brain by measuring the use of oxygen by groups of neurons.
hindbrain the lowest part of the brain, located at the base of the skull
medulla the swelling at the top of the spinal cord responsible for controlling breathing and a variety of reflexes
pons the part of the hindbrain that is involved in balance, hearing, and some parasympathetic functions.
cerebellum two rounded structures behind the pons involved in the coordination of muscle movements, learning, and memory.
midbrain the small area at the top of the hindbrain that serves primarily as a reflex center for orienting the eyes and ears.
forebrain the part of the brain, including the thalamus, hypothalamus, and cerebral cortex, that cover the hindbrain and midbrain and fill much of the skull.
thalamus the part of the forebrain that primarily routes sensory messages to appropriate parts of the brain
hypothalamus the small part of the forebrain involved with motives, emotions, and the functions of the autonomic nervous system.
limbic system a complex brain system, composed of the amygdala, hippocampus, septal area, and cingulate cortex, that works with the hypothalamus in emotional arousal.
amygdala part of the limbic system that plays a role in emotional arousal and memory.
septal area a part of the limbic system that processes cognitive information in emotion.
cingulate cortex a part of the limbic system lying in cerebral cortex that processes cognitive information in emotion.
cerebral cortex the largest structure in the forebrain, controlling concious experience and intelligence and being involved with the somatic nervous system.
Frontal lobes the part of the cerebral cortex in the front of the skull involved in planning, organization, voluntary motor movements, and speech.
Broca's area an area of the frontal lobe of the left cerebral hemisphere that plays a role in speaking language.
Stroke a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain that often results in the destruction of a part of the brain.
Aphasia an impairment of the ability to understand or use language.
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