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ECE 3 Standard 09
ECE3-09 Brain Development
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Brain purpose | store, use and create information; brain development begins 3 weeks after conception. |
| Neurons | specialized nerve cells, billions of these are present at birth |
| Synapse | connections between neurons, much more plentiful in children who are appropriately stimulated |
| Cerebrum | used for thinking, knowledge, memory and decision making |
| Cerebellum | used for posture, coordination and balance |
| Brainstem | responsible for survival and reflexes like breathing and heart rate |
| Medulla Oblongata | the part of the brain stem responsible for breathing and heart rate |
| Pons | the part of the brain stem responsible for connecting nerves to the brain |
| Midbrain | responsible for eye movement and head reflexes, vision movement, and hearing |
| Thalamus | interprets sensory messages, regulates sleep, relays motor functions |
| Hypothalamus | responsible for body temperature and hunger |
| Pituitary Gland | a gland responsible for secreting hormones that control the body temperature, metabolism, sexual development, and emotional response |
| Limbic System | responsible for emotional responses, hormonal secretions, mood, motivation, and pain/pleasure sensations |
| Windows of Opportunity | a specific span of time during which certain types of normal brain development are possible |
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