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The brain/behavior

Module 3 - the brain and its behavior

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Where are the Frontal lobes located (L&R) right behind the skull
Where are the parietal lobes located? Behind frontal
Where is the occipital lobe located? At the back of the brain
Where are the temporal lobes located? Next to the temples. sides of the head.
Where is the Cerebellum located Bottom of the brain under the occipital (little brain)
Where is the brain stem located? front of cerebellum ontop of spinal cord. has three parts the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
What are the two halves of the brain fastened with? Corpus Collossum
What is Broca's Area? deals with language and allows us to speak.
What is Wernicki's area? allows us to comprehend language.
What does the Parietal do? processes sensory information (somatosensory cortex- sensory area).
What does the occipital do? Primary visual cortex interprets incoming visual information.
What do neurotransmitters do? carry signals between the nerve cells, muscles and glands.
what are Excitatory neurotransmitters? increases the likelihood that an electrical impulse will advance.
What are Inhibitory neurotransmitters? decreases the likelihood that an electrical impulse will advance.
What is Acetylcholine and its function? Excitatory. deals with movement, autonomic, function, learning, and memory. deficiency may lead to Alzheimer's.
What is Dopamine and its function? Excitatory. deals with motivation, reward, and planning. Deficiency may lead to Parkinson's and decreased feelings of pleasure. Excess of it may lead to schizophrenia.
What is Gaba and its function? Inhibitory. Slows down or blocks electric impulse. CNS participates in mood. Deficiency may lead to anxiety.
What is Glutamate and its function? Excitatory. CNS, learning, and memory. Excess may lead to neuron death and autism. Deficiency may lead to tiredness and fatigue.
What is Norepinepherine and its function? Excitatory. Participates in arousal, vigilance, and mood. excess may lead to anxiety.
what is serotonin and its function? Inhibitory. Participates in mood, appetite, and sleep. Deficiency may lead to depression and/or anxiety.
What is the function of the limbic system? to process and regulate emotion and memory while also dealing with sexual stimulation and learning. Behavior, motivation, long-term memory, and our sense of smell also relate to the limbic system and its sphere of influence.
What is the function of the Peripheral Nervous System? (PNS) Connects the CNS to the organs, limbs & skin. made up of the Afferent and Efferent systems.
What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system? (SNS) sympathetic to your plights. triggers your fight or flight response. releases adrenaline.
What is the Function of the Para Sympathetic Nervous System? (PSNS) goes back to normal after the sympathetic has been activated.
What does the Afferent System do? Carries messages and recognizes sensation sensors to the CNS.
What does the Efferent System do? Carries the command from the CNS to the muscles & organs.
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