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The Brain

Neuron basic building block of the nervous system
Action potential brief electrical charge that travels down the axon
Refractory Period Recharging phase
Resting potential neuron rests
Brainstem survival functions; oldest part
Medulla base of the brain stem; heart beat and breathing
Reticular formation wake fullness and arousal
Thalamus "flower part"; brain's sensory switch board
Cerebellum "little brain"; movements and balance
Limbic system border the brain stem and cerebral cortex; memory, fear, aggression, hunger, and thirst
Hypothalamus "L"; eating, drinking, body temp. (happy)
Hippocampus "sea horse"; memory
Amygdala 2 almond shaped neural clusters; linked to emotions
Cerebral cortex neural cell that effects controls;
Longitudinal tissue crack running along the middle of the brain
Corpus callosum bands of neural fibers that connects the 2 brain hemispheres
Frontal lobes makes plans and judgements
Parietal lobes top of the head; processes information
Occipital lobes back of the head; visual processing areas
Temporal lobes by the temples; hearing areas
Motor cortex movements
Somatosensory cortex body sensations
Broca's area "boca"; muscle movements in speech
Wernicke's area comprehension and expression
Plasticity brain's capacity for modification
Created by: vree21
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