Saturday, September 11, 2010

Brain Organization

Once again, the following belongs to Prof. Todd Rose of Harvard University:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C_unYyMUZ8

The above link is about the following terms:

Term Definition                       


Brain Stem
Grouping of brain areas that control automatic
functions (e.g., heart rate)


Cerebellum Brain area key for functions like skeletal-muscle
control & coordination


Diencephalon          
Grouping of brain areas involved in a range of
regulatory functions


Pineal Gland (Diencephalon) Helps regulate sleep/wake cycle
by producing melatonin


Hypothalamus
(Diencephalon) Internal regulation
(e.g., temperature, thirst, appetite)


Thalamus
(Diencephalon) Relay station for sensory signals
(except smell) to the cortex


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