Brain Structures and Functions Worksheet
PSY/340 Version 3
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Brain Structures and Functions Worksheet
Provide a brief description (25 to 75-words) for each of the following functions. Include a brief summary of each function in your descriptions.
1. Basal ganglia - The Basal ganglia is located within the cerebral hemispheres which is located in the cerebral hemispheres. The Basal ganglia controls cognition, movement coordination and voluntary movement.
2. Corpus callosum - The Corpus collosum is a thick band of nerve fibers. The fibers divide the cerebrum into right and left hemispheres and it also connects allowing both hemispheres to communicate. The functions of the corpus collosum are; eye movement, the balance and arousal of attention and tactile localization.
3. Temporal lobe - The temporal lobe is one of the four main lobes of the cerebral cortex. The functions of the temporal lobe are; auditory perception, memory, speech and emotional responses.
4. Occipital lobe - The occipital lobe is another one of the four main lobes of the cerebral cortex. The functions of the occipital lobe are; visual perception and color recognition.
5. Frontal lobe - The frontal lobe is one of the four lobes of the cerebral cortex as well and its functions are; problem solving, decision making and planning.
6. Cerebrum - The cerebrum is the biggest part of the brain and also the most developed part of the brain. The functions of the cerebrum are; motor function, touch sensation, it helps to determine your intelligence level and your personality, thinking, perceiving, to name a few.
7. Spinal cord - The spinal cord is composed of nerve fibers and runs from the brain through a canal in the center of the bones of the spine. The spinal cord sends signals from the brain to the rest of the body.
