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The Brain. Module 8. Lower-Level Brain Structures. The Lower Brain. Regulates basic functions such as breathing. Cerebral cortex covers the lower brain like bark. (Cortex means “bark”). The Brainstem. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The BrainModule 8
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Lower-Level Brain Structures
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The Lower Brain•Regulates basic functions such as
breathing.•Cerebral cortex covers the lower brain
like bark. (Cortex means “bark”)
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The Brainstem• The oldest part and central core of the brain,
beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull.
• The brainstem is responsible for automatic survival function.
• Medulla: the base of the brainstem; controls life-support functions like heartbeat, circulation, swallowing and breathing.
• Reticular Formation: a nerve network in the brainstem that plays an important role in controlling wakefulness and arousal.
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Thalamus•The brain’s sensory switchboard, located
on top of the brainstem•It directs messages to the sensory
receiving areas in the cortex
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The Cerebellum•The “little brain” attached to the rear of
the brainstem.•It helps coordinate voluntary movements
and balance•Memories for knowing how to use your
body for things like walking or playing the guitar.
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The Limbic System•A ring of structures at of the border of the brain and the cerebral cortex.•It helps regulate important functions such as memory, fear, aggression, hunger, and thirst.
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Hypothalamus•Part of the lower brain that regulates
basic needs and emotions.▫Needs:
Hunger & thirst “Fight of flight” reaction to stress Body temperature
▫Emotions: Pleasure Fear Rage Sexuality
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•Amygdula: two almond-shaped neural clusters in the limbic system that are linked to emotion▫Fear▫Anger▫Aggression
•Hippocmpus: A neural center located in the limbic system; it helps process new memories for permanent storage.
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The Cerebral CortexThe intricate fabric of interconnected neural cells that form the cerebral hemispheres; the body’s ultimate control and information-processing center.
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Cerebral Cortex•The outer most layer of the brain•Controls high level mental processes such
as thought•Size: Large bath towel•Trillions of computers do not equal our
brain power
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Longitudinal Fissure•The long crack running all the way from
the front to the back of the cerebral cortex, separating the left and right hemispheres.
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Hemispheres•One half of the cerebral cortex•Each half controls the opposite side of the
body•Fissure: a depression marking off an area
of the cerebral cortex•Corpus Callosum: a large bundle of nerve
fibers that transfer information from one half of the cerebral cortex to the other▫Several million nerve fibers
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The Lobes•Major divisions of the cerebral cortex•Frontal Lobe: Contains the motor cortex,
prefrontal area, and frontal association area.▫Involved in making plans and judgments▫Motor Cortex: Controls all bodily movements.
(Motor functions)•Parietal Lobe: Contains the sensory
cortex and general association areas used for processing information.▫Somatosensory Cortex: Registers and provides
all sensation.
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Frontal Lobe•Functions
▫“see” or be aware of ourselves when we remember things we have done.
▫Coming up with strategies or plans of action
▫Makes sense of our environment
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Frontal Lobe•Prefrontal Area: part of the frontal lobe
that enables us to re-experience personal past events
•Frontal Association Area: part of the frontal lobe that engages in elaborate associations or mental connections.▫Plays an important part in integrating
personality and in forming complex thoughts.
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The Lobes•Occipital Lobe: Division of the cerebral
cortex that interprets visual information. (back of the brain)
•Temporal Lobe: Division of the cerebral cortex responsible for hearing and some speech functions.
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Hemispheric Differences
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Hemispheres and Handiness•Dominance: Control either the right or
left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is dominate in each individual; hence, one of them is preferred and controls the majority of actions performed▫Small fine motor movements
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Hemispheres• Left Hemisphere
▫Speech ▫Language▫Logic▫Writing
• Right Hemisphere▫Spatial Reasoning▫Art▫Music▫Emotions▫Mathematical reasoning
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Language•Broca’s Area: a brain area of the frontal
lobe, usually in the left hemisphere, that directs the muscle movements involved in speech.
•Wernicke’s Area: a brain area involved in language comprehension and expression; usually in the left temporal lobe.
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PlasticityThe brain’s capacity for modification, as evident in brain reorganization following damage.
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Puzzles•NOON GOOD•HE’S HIMSELF•II II ooo ooo
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Answers•Good after noon•He’s beside himself•Circles under the eyes
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Why are some people better than others at solving these kinds of puzzles?
1. Thicker and more efficient corpus callosum.
2. One hemisphere does not dominate over the other.