Bell Work How does the brain work in
Bell Work �How does the brain work in relation to the Nervous System and Endocrine System?
The Brain
Three basic parts �Hindbrain • Located in the back of the brain • Largely responsible for vital, involuntary functions �Breathing, blood circulation, etc �Midbrain • Sensory processes �Forebrain • Region for most complicated thought processes
Medulla �Connects spinal cord to brain �Regulates unconscious functions • Breathing • Blood circulation • Reflexes The Fabulous Medulla! Can cut off your breathing and circulation at anytime!
Pons �Regulates sleep and arousal Sleeping by the pond…
Reticular Formation �Assists pons in sleep and arousal �Filters irrelevant background stimuli
Cerebellum Controls fine motor movements and balance Sarah Bellum A little clumsy…
Hippocampus Involved with memory and learning.
Pituitary Gland �“Master Gland” �Regulates growth and endocrine glands
Thalamus �Takes sensory information (except for smell) and relays it to other parts of the brain
Hypothalamus �Regulates �Fighting �Fleeing �Feeding �Mating basic biological needs
Amygdala Involved in emotion and emotional memories. Amy G. Dala A rather emotional person…
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Cerebrum • Part that classically looks like brain • Handles the most complex mental processes • Cerebral Cortex = outer layer • Broken into four lobes: • Occipital (vision) • Parietal (touch) • Temporal (hearing) • Frontal (higher order thinking) Sir Reed Rum A sophisticated, intelligent person
Cerebral Cortex
Broca’s and Wernicke’s area �Broca’s area • Located in the left parietal lobe • Associated with speech production �Wernicke’s area • Located in left temporal lobe • Associated with speech comprehension and development
Share Poster with Class �As partners, share your information with the class.
Wrap Up �How do the parts of the brain interact?
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