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Exploring the human brain's anatomy and functions reveals its complexity and specialization. The cerebrum, cerebellum, diencephalon, and brainstem each play unique roles in processing sensory information, coordinating motor outputs, and regulating vital functions. The cerebral cortex's lobes, including the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital, are responsible for cognitive tasks, sensory experiences, and memory retention. Subcortical structures like the limbic system and basal ganglia contribute to emotional responses and movement control. Additionally, hemispheric specialization highlights the distinct cognitive abilities of the brain's left and right sides.
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The largest section of the brain, responsible for higher cognitive functions and divided into lobes
Diencephalon
Comprised of the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory relay and autonomic functions
Limbic System
Associated with emotions and memory formation, includes the amygdala, hippocampus, and cingulate gyrus
Basal Ganglia
Collection of nuclei that regulate motor activity and suppress involuntary movements
Brainstem
Connects to the spinal cord and controls vital life functions such as heart rate and breathing
Located at the front of the brain, responsible for cognitive functions and contains the motor cortex
Located behind the frontal lobe, involved in interpreting touch and spatial orientation
Located on the sides of the brain, important for auditory perception and language comprehension
Located at the back of the brain, dedicated to visual processing
Governed by the motor cortices, cerebellum, and basal ganglia
Broca's Area
Responsible for language production
Wernicke's Area
Responsible for language comprehension
Auditory Cortex
Processes sound information
Somatosensory Cortex
Interprets touch and body positioning
Visual Cortex
Responsible for visual processing
Hippocampus
Crucial for forming episodic and autobiographical memories
Medial Temporal Lobe
Linked to the storage of semantic memory
Amygdala
Involved in emotional memory
Prefrontal Cortex
Significant for working memory
Studies such as Wilder Penfield's electrical stimulation and the case of Phineas Gage have contributed to our understanding of memory and brain function
Associated with language and logical processing
Involved in spatial awareness and creative tasks
Studies on split-brain patients, such as Roger Sperry's, have shown distinct and specialized roles of the hemispheres
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Contrary to popular belief, it's not true that humans only use ______ of their brain; each part has a specific and critical function.
10%
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The largest part of the human brain is the ______, which is made up of the cerebral cortex and substructures like the hippocampus and basal ganglia.
cerebrum
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Frontal lobe cognitive functions
Decision-making, problem-solving, emotional regulation.
