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Psychology Brain

TermDefinition
Basal Ganglia Directs Intentional Movement
Thalamus receives and transmits info from the senses to the cerebral cortex
Hippocampus is critical for creating and integrating new memories
Amygdala plays a role in emotional processes
Hypothalamus regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, and sexual behavior
Pituitary gland releases hormones that direct many other glands
Cerebral cortex Outermost layer of the brain, divided into two hemispheres
Subcortical structures Housed under the cerebral cortex near the center of the brain
Hindbrain Coordinates info coming into and out of the spinal cord and controls the basic functions of life)
Midbrain Important for orientation and movement
Cerebellum controls fine motor skills
Pons relays info from the cerebellum to the rest of the brain
Medulla coordinates heart rate, circulation, and respiration
Reticular formation regulates sleep, wakefulness, and arousal
Central nervous system (CNS) Composed of the brain and spinal cord
Peripheral nervous system (PNS) Connects the central nervous system to the body’s organs and muscles
Nervous system An interacting network of neurons that conveys electrochemical information throughout the body
Neurons Cells that communicate with each other to perform information-processing tasks
Frontal Lobe contains specialized areas for movement, abstract thinking, planning, memory, and judgement
Temporal lobe is responsible for hearing and language
Parietal lobe processes info about touch
Occipital lobe processes visual info
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