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13 Cards in this Set
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- the adult human brain contains almost ____ of the body's neural tissue. |
97% |
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- A "typical" brain weighs ____ lbs and has a volume of _____ ml |
3 lbs and 1200ml |
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- the brain of males are, on average, ____% bigger than the females brain |
10% |
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-cerebrum -cerebellum -diencephalon -midbrain -pons -medulla oblongata |
The six major regions of the brain |
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-the largest region of the adult brain. - the _____ is the seat of most higher mental functions. -conscious thoughts, sensations, intellect, memory, and complex movements all originate in the ______. |
The cerebrum |
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- It is made up of large paired left and right hemispheres -cortex -cerebral cortex -gyri -sulci -fissures |
Parts associated with the cerebrum |
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-the brain has an extensive area of ____, a superficial layer of gray matter covering most of its surface. |
Cortex |
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- The surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres are highly folded and covered by a neural cortex called the ______ |
Cerebral cortex |
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- the cerebral cortex forms a series of elevated ridges, or ____. - ___ increase its surface area |
Gyri |
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- the gyro are separated by shallow depressions called _____ or by deeper grooves called _____. |
Sulci and fissures |
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-is the second- largest part of the brain. -partially hidden by the cerebral hemispheres. - like the cerebrum, the ____ is covered by cerebellar cortex. - the ____ adjusts ongoing movements by comparing arriving sensations with previously experienced sensations, allowing you to perform the same movements over and over. |
The cerebellum |
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- the walls of the ______ are composed of the left thalamus and right thalamus. - the _____ is a structural and functional link between the cerebral hemispheres and the brain stem. |
The diencephalon |
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- Each ____ contains relay and processing centers for sensory information. |
The thalamus
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