Brain Anatomy Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the brain?

The brain is an amazing three-pound organ that controls all functions of the body, interprets information from the outside world, and embodies the essence of the mind and soul.

What does the brain stem do?

Acts as a relay center connecting the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord, regulating heart rate, breathing, sleeping, eating, and pain sensitivity control.

What is the cerebrum?

The largest part of the brain, composed of right and left hemispheres, responsible for the initiation of movement, temperature, and touch.

What does the cerebellum control?

Balance, posture, and movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

Organizes and integrates visual information. Signup and view all the answers

What does the parietal lobe do?

Responsible for coordination, non-verbal thinking, and the ability to process sensory information. Signup and view all the answers

What functions does the frontal lobe control?

High cognitive functions, personality formation, abstract thinking, planning, and social skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is the temporal lobe responsible for?

Memory, speech, and emotional responses. Signup and view all the answers

What is a prefix?

An affix which is placed before the stem of a word, changing it into another word. Signup and view all the answers

What is a suffix?

An affix placed after the stem of a word, commonly used for grammatical case endings or verb endings. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Brain

Weighs approximately three pounds and is responsible for controlling all bodily functions.
Interprets external information and encompasses intelligence, creativity, emotions, and memory.

Brain Stem

Functions as a vital relay center connecting the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord.
Regulates essential processes like heart rate, breathing, sleep patterns, eating habits, and pain sensitivity.

Cerebrum

The largest brain region, composed of right and left hemispheres.
Responsible for initiating movement and processing sensory information such as temperature and touch.

Cerebellum

Positioned beneath the cerebrum.
Plays a crucial role in controlling balance, posture, and coordinated movement.

Occipital Lobe

Specializes in organizing and integrating visual information.
Constitutes a significant part of the primary visual cortex; damage may lead to hallucinations.

Parietal Lobe

Resides above the occipital lobe.
Essential for coordinating actions, non-verbal thinking, and processing sensory inputs.

Frontal Lobe

The largest and most prominent part of the brain.
Governs high-level cognitive functions, personality formation, abstract thinking, planning, and social skills.

Temporal Lobe

Located under the frontal and parietal lobes.
Key in processing memory, speech, and emotional responses.

Prefix

An affix added to the beginning of a word, altering its meaning.
Example: Adding "un-" to "happy" forms "unhappy."

Suffix

An affix placed at the end of a word, affecting its grammatical function.
Common examples include verb endings for conjugation and case endings in nouns or adjectives; also known as inflectional or grammatical suffixes.

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Explore the essential parts of the brain through these flashcards. Each card provides key terms related to brain anatomy, such as 'the brain' and 'brain stem,' along with their definitions. Perfect for students delving into neuroscience.