Comparison of Brain Structure in Mammals‚ Amphibians‚ and Birds The brain is a complex structure in all living species‚ even though they differ greatly in mammals‚ amphibians‚ and birds. It is the most important part of the body‚ because it maintains homeostasis and assists in every function. The brain structures of the three vertebrates‚ mammals‚ amphibians‚ and birds‚ have similar features and functions. There is still a great difference in the size‚ and importance of these structures in
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The human brain is made up of many different cortexes‚ and each cortex is associated with the different functions of the body. The cerebral cortex is the primary area of the nervous system. This is where our conscious mind is found. This area allows us to be aware of ourselves and our sensations‚ which includes communication‚ memory‚ comprehension and to be able to initiate voluntary movement. The cerebral cortex has three kids of areas‚ the motor area‚ the sensory area and the association area.
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those who use the left side are more logical‚ detail-oriented and analytical (Novotney‚ 2013). In order to acknowledge these differences this essay will highlight what is meant by lateralisation of the brain and the specialisation of the human cerebral cortex. Equally as important‚ is to explain how handedness has developed and how it relates to cognitive functioning. Finally‚ by looking at how we study the brain and different research techniques used‚ a thorough analysis can be discussed. The two
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fluently. Again‚ this is because there are different parts of our brain responsible for speaking and for singing. Below is an illustration of the side view of the outer layer of the brain (The cerebrum): Cortex (Cerebrum) The cortex‚ or cerebrum‚ is made up of two hemispheres (or sides) connected by a band of tissue called the corpus callosum. These hemispheres control speech‚ intelligence‚ and memory. There are specific centres for specific functions; for example
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Forebrain - highest part a) Diencephalon b) Telencephalon/Cerebrum or Cortex - largest part of human brain‚ highly wrinkled (thought & action) Thalamus - major sensory relay center‚ regulates CNS & PNS Hypothalamus - ventral to thalamus (homeostasis‚ emotion‚ thirst‚ hunger‚ circadian rhythm‚ control of autonomic nervous system) [controls pituitary gland] Main structures a. Limbic system - collection of structures w/in forebrain (emotional brain in memories‚ emotions‚ decisions‚ motivation
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our emotional response. ________________ 3. 4. A structure that is known to be a key relay station for sensory information. ________________ 5. An area of the cerebral cortex involved in organizing‚ controlling‚ directing‚ and performing motor functions. ________________ 6. A part of the brain located in the back of the cerebral cortex that 7. The part of the brain that is highly involved in the control of the autonomic
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medulla oblongata in adult brain MODULE 13.1 MAJOR BRAIN REGIONS 1. CEREBRUM a. Divided into a pair of large cerebral hemispheres b. Outer surface is a layer of gray matter = Cerebral cortex (cortex‚ rind or bark) c. Superficial cerebral structures 1) Fissures - Deep grooves that subdivide hemispheres 2) Gyri (singular‚ gyrus) - Folds in cerebral cortex that increase surface area
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lobes in the cerebral hemisphere. This lobe controls a several elements including creative thought‚ problem solving‚ intellect‚ judgment‚ behavior‚ attention‚ abstract thinking‚ physical reactions‚ muscle movements‚ coordinated movements‚ smell and personality. Parietal Lobe:Located in the cerebral hemisphere‚ this lobe focuses on comprehension. Visual functions‚ language‚ reading‚ internal stimuli‚ tactile sensation and sensory comprehension will be monitored here. * Sensory Cortex- The sensory
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2014 The temporal lobe is a region of the cerebral cortex that is located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the mammalian brain. The temporal lobes are involved in the retention of visual memories‚ processing sensory input‚ comprehending language‚ storing new memories‚ emotion‚ and deriving meaning. The frontal lobe is an area in the brain of mammals‚ located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere and positioned anterior to (in front of) the parietal
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PsychSim 5: Brain and Behavior 21 PsychSim 5: BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR Name: Section: Brain & Behavior Date:1/20/2013 In this activity you will take a tour of the human brain and explore the major brain regions to discover the functions of each region or area. Functional Specialization • In terms of brain function‚ what is functional specialization? Each independent part
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