The Brain!

An interactive presentation by: Jackie Fincher ED 205- Section 15

The Brain
Facts About the Brain Brain Lobes & Functions How the Brain is Studied Resources Concept Map Authors Slide
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Facts About the Human Brain

Its the center of the nervous. The brain is located in the head and protected by the skull. Its average weight is about 1300-1400 grams. Its about 75% water. The brain consists of about 100 billion neurons.

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Brain Lobes & Functions

Right and Left Hemispheres Brain Stem Cerebellum Frontal Lobe Temporal Lobe Parietal Lobe Occipital Lobe
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Click to Watch a Video on the Brain

Brain Stem
Connected to the spinal cord Controls processes basic for survival, such as heart rate, breathing, digestion, and sleep Main route of communication throughout the body
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Cerebellum
Second largest part of the brain Controls posture and balance Has a role in higher cognitive processes
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Frontal Lobe
Behind the forehead. Needed for planning, memory search, motor control, and reasoning & speech. Includes the Motor Strip: controls fine movements and is organized by body part.
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Temporal Lobe
Below temples, in front of ears. Needed for visual memory and hearing.
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Parietal Lobe
Upper-rear of the head Registering spatial location, attention, and motor control. Includes the Somatosensory Strip: registers sensation on the body and is organized by body part.
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Occipital Lobe

Near the back of the head. Needed for vision.

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How the Brain is Studied

Neuroanatomy Electrophysiology EEG MEG Functional imaging Lesion studies
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Computation Genetics

Resources
Facts About the Brain http://www.thethinkingbusiness.co.uk/brain_facts.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain Brain Images http://images.google.com/imghp?hl=en&rlz=1T4DKUS_e nUS227US228&tab=wi Video Clip http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAss etId=D874C0F3-1137-420A-B38BB3BFA6D5E307&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
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Concept Map

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The Parts of the Brain

Click on the video to start it.

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Authors Slide
My name is Jackie Fincher. Im majoring in Mathematics and minoring in Psychology, which is why I think learning about the brain and the way it functions is important. I enjoy playing sports, hanging out with friends, and visiting my family at home!
E-mail me at: fincherj@student.gvsu.edu Quit