BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR Functional Specialization • In terms of brain function‚ what is functional specialization? Functional specialization is the function of the nervous system. Each of the neurons located within the nervous system are grouped into clusters‚ these clusters have a specific purpose in the body’s function. Such as movements of the limbs‚ emotions‚ memory and bodily functions. • Why is the principle of complex communication important to understand? The principle of complex
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The frontal lobe consists of part of the brains cerebral cortex‚ which breaks into the left and right frontal cortex. The frontal lobe is near the front of the head‚ placed under the frontal skull bone where the forehead is located. The left frontal lobe works for the right side of the body‚ such as affecting the muscles on the right side. While the right frontal lobe works the left side of the body‚ such as the muscles on the left side. The frontal lobe helps control the brain and how the brain
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the central nervous system (CNS). • (CSF) bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord within their bony confines. • CSF is produced by modified ependymal cells of the choroid plexus found in all components of the ventricular system except for the cerebral aqueduct and the posterior and anterior horns of the lateral ventricles. Runs from the spinal chord to the pons (a broad mass of chiefly transverse nerve fibers) a. Cardiac center – regulate heart rate b. Vasomotor center – regulate diameter of
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1. The Future is Now? Pretty Soon‚ at Least After reading Chapters 1-3‚ review the videos Ray Kurzweil on How Technology Will Transform Us and Ray Kurzweil: A University for the Coming Singularity. (Interactive transcripts are also available on the TED web site.) Based on what you have learned‚ which of Kurzweil’s predictions do you agree with‚ and which do you doubt? Why? Please be specific. I agree with Kurzweil’s predictions about the communications revolution. Kurzweil states that‚ “The
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posture? Emotions and behavior are controlled by the hypothalamus (p.455) The cerebellum is responsible for maintaining balance and posture (p.455) The reticular formation is essential for maintaining wakefulness and in conjunction with the cerebral cortex is referred to as the reticular activating system (p.450) The Broca speech area is rostral to the inferior edge of the premotor area on the inferior frontal gyrus. It is usually on the left hemisphere and is responsible for the motor aspects
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Melissa Fellin 10/6/13 A.P. Psych Review Intro There are two communication systems in the brain The Nervous System and the Endocrine System Nervous System: extensive network of nerve cells that carry messages in pulses of electrical and chemical energy throughout the body. This is the network that first comes to your rescue by accelerating you heart and tensing your muscles for action. Endocrine System: a slower acting communication network that sends a follow up message that
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09/23/2012 Professor Andy A. Gauler University of Phoenix Abstract This paper will assist you in knowing the difference between the inner core of the brain compared to the cerebral cortex or outer covering of the brain while defining the importance of each. I will cover the definition of sensation and perception‚ explain the difference between them and give a sound example too. Furthermore‚ I will give the results of the left/right
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individual’s intellectual/social abilities and daily functioning. Cortical and subcortical dementia as two main categories have allowed experts to treat for a better prognosis. With cortical dementia‚ the cerebral cortex is affected meaning “the outer layer” of the brain. (Nordqvist) The cerebral cortex is vital for cognitive processes‚ such as language and memory. With subcortical dementia‚ a deeper part of the brain becomes affected. There is no cure for dementia. However‚ there are medications and
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The brain‚ unlike the heart is the most important part of the body‚ it weighs up to three pounds and comprises the hefty cerebrum‚ cerebellum‚ and the brainstem. The cerebrum which is the largest portion performs all higher cognitive functions. The cerebellum is responsible for motor functions‚ such as the coordination of movement and balance. The brain stem is dedicated to involuntary functions such as breathing. The brain is comprised of the cerebrum‚ cerebellum‚ and brain stem The largest part
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the basal nuclei? What basal nuclei form the lentiform nucleus? Which arches over the diencephalon? Function - receive input from entire cerebral cortex‚ other subcortical nuclei‚ and each other; influences muscle movements and motor control; play a part in cognition and attention; starting‚ stopping‚ and monitoring the intensity of movements executed by the cortex‚ especially those that are relatively or stereotyped; inhibit antagonistic or unnecessary movements; input necessary for performing several
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