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functions of the brain (Thalamus (Function= A structure deep within the…
functions of the brain
Thalamus
Function= A structure deep within the brain stem that receives sensory information from the nervous system and passes the information to the cerebral cortex and other parts of the brain
Is one of the brain structures for initiating and processing fear response ( part of classical conditioning).
The Cortex
Function= cerebal hemispheres that acts as the main control center and information processing center. It is not required for performing many simple actions, but is crucial for creating new episodic memories. the cerebral cortex is made up of two different sub-components: the motor cortex and the sensory cortex.
Hippocampus
Function=Short term memories are passed into long term memory via the hippocampus. it is part of the limbic system and located in the medial lobe
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Ventricles
Function =Concerned with the production of cerebrispinal fluid; central nervous system includes spinal column and ventricles.the fluid helps to cushion the brain for blows and can provide nutrients. high pressure can block ventricles and give rise to the conditions hydrocephalus(water on the brain).
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Amygdala
Function =Emotions and aggression. there is a right and left amgdala ( as in other structures too, such as the hippocampus, because the brain has two sides).
it links to the reward system and both positive and negative emotions, whereas the right might be more about negatives, like fear and sadness.
people who have had their amygdala removed( for example in treatment of extreme cases of epilepsy) not only lose their ability to fear , they also do not recognize anger in others.
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Corpus Callosum
Function=this is the 'bright' between the two hemispheres and transmits messages between the two halves.
Limbic system
Function=This is about emotions and memories. the limbic system likes to the side of the thalamus and includes hypothalamus hippocampus and amygdala