Parts of the Brain Worksheet PDF

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How do the parts of the brain function? Directions: After reading chapter 2 and reviewing the information on the chapter 2 powerpoint (located in Announcements), write a definition for each term listed below. Then provide a personal example of how each region processes specific information. Once you have thoroughly completed this assignment, please upload it to the dropbox in LoudCloud. This will count toward your participation points for Topic 1. (Please note: This assignment will help to prepare you to complete the Mini Brain Project that is due Sunday.) 1. Broca’s Area – A. Broca's area is believed to be involved in movement and action, and has been found to be active during planning movement, imitating movement, and understanding another's movement. B. An example of this is me planning out what I am going to type next. 2. Medulla – A. This is a cone-shaped, neuronal (nerve cell) mass in the hindbrain, which controls a number of autonomic (involuntary) functions. B. An example of this is breathing, digestion, blinking, etc. 3. Pons -A. It is a group of nerves that function as a connection between the cerebrum and cerebellum. B. An example of this is the regulation of my breathing when I sleep. 4. Cerebellum – A. The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates. Its function is to coordinate and regulate muscular activity. B. Axons sending signals from the cerebrum and cerebellum causing me to maintain my balance. 5. Thalamus – A. Either of two masses of gray matter lying between the cerebral hemispheres on either side of the third ventricle, relaying sensory information and acting as a center for pain perception. B. An example of this the signal passing from my eyes to my brain while I look at the computer screen. 6. Hypothalamus – A. It's located at the base of the brain, near the pituitary gland. While it's very small, the hypothalamus plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature. B. An example of this is my body adjusting to the temperature after a shower. 7. Hypocampus – A. The elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain, thought to be the center of emotion, memory, and the autonomic nervous system. B. An example of this is when I remember what I had for dinner the night before. 8. Amygdala – A. A roughly almond-shaped mass of gray matter inside each cerebral hemisphere, involved with the experiencing of emotions. B. An example of this is when I cry while watching a movie. 9. Occipital lobes – A. The rearmost lobe in each cerebral hemisphere of the brain; important for vision. B. An example of this is when I can look at the bubbles in a glass of Sprite. 10. Parietal lobes – A. Either of the paired lobes of the brain at the top of the head, including areas concerned with the reception and correlation of sensory information. B. An example of this is my ability to feel snowflakes when it is snowing. 11. Temporal lobes – A. Each of the paired lobes of the brain lying beneath the temples, including areas concerned with the understanding of speech. B. An example of this is when I can comprehend what my professors are teaching over Zoom. 12. Frontal lobes – A. Each of the paired lobes of the brain lying immediately behind the forehead, including areas concerned with behavior, learning, personality, and voluntary movement. B. An example of this is common phrases that I say on a daily basis....