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Make sure to answer each question adequately, and clearly identify each part and question with its corresponding heading or number. Submit your assignment by the due date on CANVAS.
BRAIN STRUCTURES/FUNCTIONS
You can review some of the resources on the following websites:
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https://www.brainfacts.org/3d-brain (Links to an external site.)
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www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/ (Links to an external site.)
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https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain-basics/brain-physiology (Links to an external site.)
· Also, review Chapter 2 (Biological Perspective) of your text and the Power-Point notes posted on CANVAS
After reviewing this information complete the following three parts (only 1, 2, & 3 needed to be submitted on CANVAS):
1. Pick THREE specific brain structures (i.e., amygdala, hippocampus, frontal lobes, etc.) that intrigued you- identify each of these structures- what neat information did you learn about each of them beyond what is presented in the text/notes?
2. Pick THREE specific neurotransmitters that interest you- identify what functions each of these serve.
3. Pick THREE of the brain scanning technologies (EEG, CAT, PET, MRI, fMRI, MEG) and describe each of them in a couple sentences.
4. The worksheet (see below- it is for your own practice- you do not need to submit it- I will post the answers on CANVAS for you to check).
WORKSHEET: Matching Brain Structures to Brain Descriptions/Functions
For each brain structure identify whether it is part of the hindbrain, limbic system, or cortex. Then identify its’ description/function from the list below (some structures may have multiple answers). The first one has been completed for you as an example.
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Hindbrain (4) |
Limbic System (4) |
Cortex (5) |
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Amygdala |
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Cerebellum |
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Corpus Callosum |
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Frontal Lobe |
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Hippocampus |
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Hypothalamus |
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Medulla |
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Occipital Lobe |
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Parietal Lobe |
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Pons |
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Reticular Formation |
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Temporal Lobe |
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Thalamus |
Descriptions/Functions:
a. Higher mental processes; production of speech
b. Responsible for selective attention
c. Connects left & right hemispheres
d. Processes visual information
e. Controls/coordinates involuntary, rapid, fine motor movements; learned reflexes, skills, & habits
f. Formation of long-term memories
g. Keeps us alert & aroused
h. Contains the motor cortex (send motor commands to muscles)
i. Sense of hearing & meaningful speech
j. Relays sensory information to the cortex
k. Regulates body temperature, thirst, hunger, sleeping/waking, sex activity, emotions
l. Contains the somatosensory cortex
m. Storage of memories for location of objects
n. Responsible for fear responses & memory of fear
o. Responsible for breathing, swallowing, heart rate
p. Large swelling at top of spinal cord
q. Plays a part in sleep, dreaming, coordination, arousal
r. Contain centers for touch, taste, temperature sensation
s. Controls the pituitary gland
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