Long-term memory and spatial navigation. Location: inside the temporal lobes.

Performs a primary role in the processing and memory of emotional reactions. Location: deep within the medial temporal lobes.

Associated with a variety of functions, including motor control and learning.

Relays sensation, special sense and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, along with the regulation of consciousness, sleep and alertness.

Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)

A clear fluid that occupies the space around and inside the brain and spinal column. In essence, the brain and spinal cord "floats" in it.

The outermost layer of the fiberous tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The dura surrounds the brain and the spinal cord and is responsible for keeping in the cerebrospinal fluid. ('Dura Mater'is latin for 'hard mother')

Provide support and protection for neurons. They are thus known as the "glue" of the nervous system

sulcus (plural - sulci)

A depression or fissure in the surface of the brain.

gyrus (plural - gyri)

A ridge on the cerebral cortex. (the 'worms-like' ridges seen on the outside of the brain)

One of the two components of the central nervous system and consists mostly of myelinated axons.

Part of the brain that consists mostly of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites and both unmyelinated axons and myelinated axons

One of the two parts of the cerebral cortex linked to speech (the other is the Broca's area). It is involved in the understanding of written and spoken language

A region of the brain with functions linked to speech production

The part of the cortex responsible for sensory processes. (sight, touch, taste, smell, hearing)

A region has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behaviors, personality expression, decision making and moderating correct social behavior

Part of the brain involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary motor functions.

The outermost layer of the cerebrum It plays a key role in memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

The lower half of the brainstem. Contains the cardiac, respiratory, vomiting and vasomotor centers and deals with autonomic functions, such as breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.

Branched part of nerve cell that conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body

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Brain neuroscience 2

Expansion of Brain Neuroscience Cards by mmansour

Question	Answer
Hippocampus	Long-term memory and spatial navigation. Location: inside the temporal lobes.
Amygdala	Performs a primary role in the processing and memory of emotional reactions. Location: deep within the medial temporal lobes.
Basal Ganglia	Associated with a variety of functions, including motor control and learning.
Nociceptors	Pain receptors.
Thalamus	Relays sensation, special sense and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, along with the regulation of consciousness, sleep and alertness.
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)	A clear fluid that occupies the space around and inside the brain and spinal column. In essence, the brain and spinal cord "floats" in it.
Dura Mater	The outermost layer of the fiberous tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The dura surrounds the brain and the spinal cord and is responsible for keeping in the cerebrospinal fluid. ('Dura Mater'is latin for 'hard mother')
Glial Cells	Provide support and protection for neurons. They are thus known as the "glue" of the nervous system
sulcus (plural - sulci)	A depression or fissure in the surface of the brain.
gyrus (plural - gyri)	A ridge on the cerebral cortex. (the 'worms-like' ridges seen on the outside of the brain)
White matter	One of the two components of the central nervous system and consists mostly of myelinated axons.
Gray matter	Part of the brain that consists mostly of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites and both unmyelinated axons and myelinated axons
Wernicke's Area	One of the two parts of the cerebral cortex linked to speech (the other is the Broca's area). It is involved in the understanding of written and spoken language
Broca's Area	A region of the brain with functions linked to speech production
Sensory Cortex	The part of the cortex responsible for sensory processes. (sight, touch, taste, smell, hearing)
Prefrontal Cortex	A region has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behaviors, personality expression, decision making and moderating correct social behavior
Motor Cortex	Part of the brain involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary motor functions.
Cerebral Cortex	The outermost layer of the cerebrum It plays a key role in memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.
Medulla Oblongata	The lower half of the brainstem. Contains the cardiac, respiratory, vomiting and vasomotor centers and deals with autonomic functions, such as breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.
Dendrite	Branched part of nerve cell that conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body

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