Brain Structures and Functions

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Frontal Lobe

Definition
On of the four subdivisions of the cerebral cortex that controls movement And is used in controlling movement and in the Planning and coordinating of behavior.

Etymology (1650s) from Modern Latin frontalis brow, forehad

(early 15c) From the Middle French lobe and from Medieval Latin lobus meaning hull, husk, pod

Learning Connection
Behavior, abstract thought processes & problem solving Attention, creative thought, intellect, reflection, judgment, initiative, inhibition, coordination, sense of smell, muscle movement, skilled movement, physical reactions

Temporal Lobe
of four major subdivisions of each hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.
Etymology (mid-14c) Temporal comes from the Old French temporal, from Latin temporalis meaning of time or temporary (early 15c) From the Middle French lobe and from Medieval Latin lobus meaning hull, husk, pod Learning Connection Auditory memories, some hearing, language, speech &emotions Visual memories Music & Fear

Occipital Lobe
Definition Lorem Ipsum.. Etymology (1540s) from Middle french occipital, from Medieval Latin occipitalis, from Latin occiput meaning back of the skull, from ob against, behind + caput head (early 15c) From the Middle French lobe and from Medieval Latin lobus meaning hull, husk, pod Learning Application Vision and Reading

Parietal Lobe
Definition One of the four subdivisions of the cerebral cortex and plays a role in sensory processing, attention and language. Etymology (early 15c), pertaining to the wall of a cavity in the body, from Late Latin parietalis of walls from Latin paries wall, of unknown origin. (early 15c) From the Middle French lobe and from Medieval Latin lobus meaning hull, husk, pod Learning Connections Sense of touch, appreciation of form through touch, response to internal stimuli, sensory combination and comprehension,

Corpus Callosum
Definition

The brain structure that connects the two halves of the brain
Etymology

(Late 14c), from Latin corpus, body or collection of facts or things (c.1400), From Latin callosus thick skinned
Learning Applications

Communication between the left and right side of the brain

Neurons
Definition

Neurons are cells within the nervous system that communicate and make Up the basic working unit of the brain.
Etymology

From Greek neuron, a nerve cell with appendages

Learning Connection

Neurons are essential for the communication between the structures of the brain.

Axons
Definition

A fiberlike extension of a neuron by which it sends information to target cells

Etymology

(1842), From Greek axon axis

Learning connections

Axons are essential part of a neuron and therefore essential to proper communication to other neurons in the brain

Dendrites
Definition

The treelike extension of the neuron cell body.

Etymology

(mid-18c)., from Greed dendrites of or Pertaining to a tree, from dendron tree

Learning Connections

The dendrite is the primary site for receiving And integrating information from other Neurons.

Synapses
Definition

Contact points where one neuron communicates with another neuron.

Etymology

(1895), Synapses from Greek synapsis connection, junction

Learning Connection

Synapses are essential to the proper function of the nervous system in order to transmit information to other nerve cells

Glia
Definition

Glia are specialized cells that make up the myelin sheath that accelerates the transmission Of electrical signals along the axon.
Etymology

Late Greek glue

Learning connection

Glia is imperative for proper nervous system operation and brain function and optimized learning. They transport nutrients to neurons, clean brain debris and anchor neurons in place.

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