The Human BrainSWBAT Identify the function of the parts of the brain.

Cerebrum 2/3 volume of our brain

Cerebral Cortex: High level human

functioning (i.e. thought, memory, emotion, etc.)

2 Hemispheres

5 Lobes: Frontal Parietal Temporal Occipital Insular

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Cerebrum: Frontal & Parietal Lobes

Frontal Lobe Motor Area

Parietal Lobe: Sensory Area Regulates memory

of objects, their function, and directions

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Cerebrum: Temporal Lobes

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Cerebrum: Occipital Lobe

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Cerebrum: Insular Lobe

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Cerebellum “Little Brain”

2 Hemispheres

11% of the brain’s weight

Contains more neurons than any other part of the brain

Memory of automated movements

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Diencephalon Hypothalamus:

homeostasis (hormones!)

Thalamus: sensory impulses

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The Brain Stem

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Parts of the Brainstem

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