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Module 5 Psych

TermDefinition
EEG's cap with electrodes and gel 1; get baseline measure of electrical activity 2; then compare activity
MEG's measures magnetic fields from brains natural electrical activity
MRI's uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce images of your brain
Brainstem: is responsible for automatic survival functions is an older structure
Thalamus: is sensory control center older brain structure
Reticular Formation: is nerve network that travels through brainstem filters info and controls arousal older brain structure
Hypothalmus: directs maintenance activities part of limbic system
Hippocampus: Helps process facts and memories part of limbic system
Endocrine System: chemical messengers are slower than neurons that go to your blood. It is a slower system ex Pituitary gland or Adrenal gland.
Lesion: Is tissue destruction
PET's: displays radioactive form of glucose goes while brain performs a task
FMRI: measures blood flow is a cheaper MRI
Pons: helps coordinate movement and control sleep older brain structure
Medulla: controls heartbeat and breathing older brain structure
Cerebellum: process sensory inputs older brain structure
Amygdala: is associated with emotions part of limbic system
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