Mr. Bothwell Period: 4 3/6/17 Brain Dissection Lab
Frontal Lobe- The frontal lobe of the brain is responsible
for important cognitive functions such as problem solving, memory, language, emotional expression, judgement, and sexual behavior.
Occipital Lobe- The occipital lobe of the brain is the
visual cortex which helps you process vision in order to see. Parietal Lobe- The parietal lobe of the brain has two parts in which their function are to process sensory information like location and parts of the body and interprets visual information, language, and more.
Temporal Lobe- The temporal lobe of the brain is
responsible for processing high level auditory perception which makes it possible for you to hear things. Central Sulcus- The function of the central sulcus is to separate the parietal lobe from the frontal lobe and the primary motor cortex from the somatosensory cortex.
Transverse Fissure- The transverse fissure divides the
cerebrum from the cerebellum. Medulla- The function of the medulla is to regulate breathing, heart rate, blood vessel function, digestion, sneezing, and swallowing. (circulation and respiratory)
Cerebellum- The cerebellum receives information from
the sensory system like the spinal cord and helps regulate motor movements. (balance coordination, speech)
Gyrus and Sulcus- the function of the gyrus and the
sulcus is to maximize the amount of cerebral cortex that can fit in the skull.
Corpus Callosum- The corpus callosum divides the cerebral
cortex into left and right hemisphere. Pons- The pons is art of the brainstem that is responsible for breathing and communication between different part of the body.
Lateral Ventricles- The lateral ventricles hold
cerebrospinal fluid and cushion the brain while helping with circulation and waste disposal. Midbrain- The midbrain helps motor movement particularly in the visual and auditory processing.
Diencephalon- The diencephalon passes on autonomic