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What is the left hemisphere? Controls the right side of the body and logic, reasoning, science, math, and language.
What is the right hemisphere? Controls the left side of the body and creativity, imagination, music, and 3D forms (spatial awareness).
What is the frontal lobe? The front part of the brain associated with movement, sense of self, and higher mental functions.
What is the temporal lobe? Found on the side of the brain, it is the area where hearing registers.
What is the parietal lobe? Located behind the frontal lobe, it is the area of the brain where body sensations register and it helps with body positioning.
What is the occipital lobe? Located in the back of the brain, it is the area where visual processing occurs.
What is the somatosensory cortex? Found in the parietal lobe, it is the area where sensations such as touch and pain are felt.
What is the motor cortex? Found in the frontal lobe, an area of the brain that is associated with movement.
What is Wernicke's area? In temporal lobe, it is responsible for understanding spoken and written language.
What is Broca's area Located in the frontal lobe, it is an area related to grammar and pronunciation.
What is the medulla? Structure that connects the brain with the spinal cord and control vital life functions.
What is the reticular activating system? Network of neurons that regulate wakefulness and the sleep cycle.
What is the cerebellum? Structure in the brain that controls coordination and balance.
What is the thalamus? Structure that relays sensory information in the brain.
What is the hypothalamus? Area in the brain that regulates emotional behaviors and basic biological needs.
What is the pituitary gland? Main gland that controls the action of the other glands.
What is the hippocampus? Part of the brain that is associated with storing memories.
What is the amygdala? Part of the brain that rapidly processes emotions, especially fear.
What is the corpus callosum? Bundle of nerves that connect the left and right hemispheres.
What the the sections of the brain? LABEL ON A PAPER :)
What are the sections of the limbic system/ brainstem? LABEL ON A PAPER :)
What is split brain? When they cut the corpus callosum due to severe epilepsy.
What is brain plasticity? The ability for the brain to rewire and create new connections.
What is prosopagnosia? When a person cannot recognize other people's faces.
What is aphasia? Lose the power to use or comprehend words.
What is amnesia? Loss of memory.
What is an EEG? It measures brainwaves and electrical activity.
What is a fMRI? It uses MRI tech to measure blood flow in the brain.
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