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Anatomy of the Brain
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Physiology
12th Grade
01/20/2010

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Amygdala
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limbic structure involved in many brain functions, including emotion, learning and memory; it is part of a system that processes "reflexive" emotions like fear and anxiety
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Cerebellum
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governs movement
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Cingulate gyrus
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plays a role in processing conscious emotional experience
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Fornix
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an arch-like structure that connects the hippocampus to other parts of the limbic system
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Frontal lobe
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helps control skilled muscle movements, mood, planning for the future, setting goals and jdging priorities
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Hippocampus
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plays a significant role in the formation of long-term memories
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Medulla oblongata
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contains centers for the control of vital processes such as heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and swallowing
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Limbic system
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a group of interconnected structures that mediate emotions, learning and memory
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Occipital lobe
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helps process visual information
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Parahippocampal gyrus
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an important connecting pathway of the limbic system
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Parietal lobe
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receives and processes information about temperature, taste, touch, and movement coming from the reest of the body; reading and arithmetic are also processed in this region
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Pons
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contains centers for the control of vital processes, including respiration and cardiovascular functions; it also is involved in the coordination of eye movements and balance
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Temporal lobe
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processes hearing, memory, and language functions
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Thalamus
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a major relay station between the senses and the cortex (the outer layer of the brain consisting of the parietal, occipital, frontal and temporal lobes)
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