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-Computerized axial tomography(CAT)-a series of x-rays taken from different angles and combined into a composite representation of a slice through the body; shows brain structure
-Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)-uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce images that distinguish among types of soft tissue; allows us to see structures within the brain
-Electroencephalogram(EEG)-amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity that sweep across the brain’s surface; helpful in evaluating brain function
-Positron emission tomography(PET)-uses radioactive glucose injection to visually see brain activity
Somatosensory cortex
Motor cortex
Parietal lobe
Frontal lobe
Occipital-back side of the brain; vision processing area
Temporal-side of the brain; auditory processing area; includes Wernicke's area (language and speech comprehension adn expression)
Broca's area
Occipital lobe
Wernicke's area
Temporal lobe
Limbic system-a ring of structures at the border of the brainstem and cortex; hypothalamus, hippocampus and amygdala
Hypothalamus-helps regulate maintenance activities, such as eating, drinking, body temperature; linked to emotion and pleasure; governs endocrine system
Hippocampus-processing new memories for permanent storage
Amygdala-small, marble-shaped clusters; controls fear and aggression
-2 hemispheres; control and process info for the opposite side of the body.
-Hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum
-Divided into 4 lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital and temporal
Frontal-planning, judgement and movement; includes the motor cortex and Broca's area (speech formation)
Parietal-body position and sense of touch, includes somatosensory cortex
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Joking aside:
the lower brain contains the following: brainstem, medulla, pons, reticular formation, thalamus, cerebellum, limbic system, hypothalamus, hippocampus and amygdala
Thalamus-brain's sensory hub; all stimuli from external sources passes through the thalamus and then to the sensory processing areas of the cerebral cortex; located on top of the brainstem
Cerebellum-"little brain"; helps control voluntary movements and balance; attached to the rear of the brainstem; function is impaired with the addition of alcohol
Brainstem-oldest and central core of the brain; controls automatic survival functions; begins where spinal cord enters the skull
Medulla-located at the base of the brainstem; controls basic life-supporting functions (breathing, heartbeat, etc.)
Reticular formation-nerve network in the brainstem; plays important role in controlling wakefulness and arousal
Pons-located above the medulla; controls arousal, some facial sensation and equilibrium