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"Old Brain"
The parts of the "Old Brain"
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
09/16/2013

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Central Core
Definition
Controls basic functions and is located in all vertebrates
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Cerebellum
Definition
Controls balance and is greatly affected by alcohol
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Reticular Formation
Definition
Extends from the medula to the pons that activates other parts of the brain to produce arousal
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Pons
Definition
Controls sleep and arousal
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Medulla
Definition
Unconscious functions such as breathing and circulation
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Spinal Cord
Definition
Communication from the brain to the body
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Corpus Cortex
Definition
Passes info between the two cerebal hemispheres
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Pituitary Gland
Definition
"Master" gland that regulates other endocrine glands
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