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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Main parts of brain for kids

      Central Core
Thalamus:The Thalamus begins the process of interpreting the sensory information. it interprets fundamental properties, such as something is good or bad, then forwards the information to the cerebral cortex, where information processing continues.

Pons: The Pons trigger dreaming and also waking from sleep.

Cerebellum: Coordinates body movements and posture and also maintains equilibrium

Reticular Formation: The Reticular Formation signals the cerebral cortex to attend the new stimulation and to remain alert while asleep.

Medulla: The Medulla is the center for breathing, waking, sleeping, and beating of the heart

The Limbic System

Hippo campus: Plays an important role in emotion, learning and memory.

Amygadala: The Amygadala plays a role in aggression, eating, drinking and sexual behaviours

Hypothalamus: The Hypothalamus monitors blood levels of glucose,salt, blood, pressure and hormones. It also helps regulate processes in the body through its connection to the central and autonomic nervous system and endocrine system.

Cerebral Cortex

Frontal Lobe: The frontal lobe assists in motor control and cognitive activities, such as planning, making decisions, setting goals, and relating to the present to the future for purposeful behaviour.

Occipital Lobe: The Occipital Lobe processes visual information and passes it to conclusions to the parietal and temporal lobes.

Temporal Lobe: The temporal lobe assists in auditory perception, language and comprehension and visual recognition.

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