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Anatomy and Functions of the
Brain
Columbia Intro Psych--Brain anatomy
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Brain Stem: “Old Brain”
Primarily controls automatic functions
Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Reticular Formation
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Medulla Oblongata
Controls heartbeat and breathing
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Pons
ASSISTS IN THE COORDINATION OF MOVEMENT
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Reticular Formation
Nerve network that plays an important role in arousal
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Thalamus
Sensory switchboard that relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex
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Cerebellum
Coordinating movement and balance: Sensory input, movement output
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Limbic System
Amygdala, Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, Hippocampus
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Amygdala
Aggression and fear— “fight or flight”
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Hypothalamus
Maintenance system: eating, drinking, temperature. Helps govern the endocrine system
via the pituitary gland
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Hippocampus
Memory--LTM
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Pituitary Gland
Master endocrine gland
Controls the release of hormones
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Cerebrum
Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Occipital Lobe, and
Temporal Lobe
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Frontal Lobe/Cortex
Making plans and judgments: higher level thinking
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Parietal Lobe
Receives sensory input for touch and body position
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Sensory Cortex
Registers and processes body touch and movement
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How might each of the following parts of the brain be active while we drive a car?Take notes on handout 3B-2 in your Bio packet