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brain stem - ANSWERS-part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord;
oversees important jobs like keeping the heart beating regularly, controlling
breathing, managing blood flow, and controlling automatic actions like
sneezing and swallowing
which controls basic functions like breathing and heart rate
limbic system - ANSWERS-deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control
center, helping handle feelings like happiness, fear, and sadness
cerebellum - ANSWERS-located at the back of the head, the "little brain"
helps control voluntary muscle movements, posture, and balance
cerebrum - ANSWERS-the front part of the brain responsible for controlling
movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-
solving, and decision-making; it also handles sensory tasks like seeing,
hearing, and feeling touch
prefrontal cortex - ANSWERS-plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse
control, and emotional regulation
parts of the brain and their basic functions - ANSWERS-brain stem-
regulation of essential body functions
,limbic system- processing emotions, memory formation, and decision making
cerebellum- balance, coordination, and motor control
cerebrum- thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, processing, information,
learning new skills, higher-level thinking
prefrontal cortex- decision-making, impulse control, emotional regulation,
planning, organising, prioritising, tasks
prefrontal cortex development/what is happening in the brain at different
ages - ANSWERS-elementary school ages (5-11): brain grows quickly-
especially the prefrontal cortex. learn basic skills using the cerebrum and
limbic system.
middle school ages (11-14): prefrontal cortex continues to improve. planning,
organising, handling emotions. conflicts with the limbic system can cause
mood swings and impulsive actions.
high school ages (14-18): prefrontal cortex becomes better at making
decisions and setting goals. more independent, trouble controlling impulses,
and taking risks.
neuroscience - ANSWERS-the study of the brain and nervous system
cognition - ANSWERS-thinking activities such as remembering,
understanding, problem-solving, and decision-making, including how people
get, use, and store information in their minds.
Cognition is about how we take in, process, remember, and use information—
like learning, thinking, or solving problems.
neurons - ANSWERS-tiny cells in the brain that work together like an
extensive communication network
neurons work together like a complex communication network
, neurodevelopment - ANSWERS-plays a crucial role in acquiring new
knowledge, honing cognitive skills, and adapting to the challenges of formal
education.
Neurodevelopment is how the brain grows and changes. Neurodevelopment
is essential to learning new things, improving thinking, and handling school
challenges.
myelination - ANSWERS-When kids become older, their brains go through a
process called myelination, which makes pathways stronger, and one known
as pruning, which gets rid of pathways that are not needed
brain development timeline - ANSWERS-prenatal- formation of brain cells
begins in the womb
birth- n/a
newborn- the brain begins a rapid period of growth
early childhood- pruning begins and myelination continues
adolescence- brain development continues, especially in the frontal lobe
adulthood- brain development begins to slow down
lesson 1 summary - ANSWERS-the human brain, an intricate organ
responsible for thought, memory, emotion, and sensory experiences, plays a
pivotal role in learning. despite its small sixe, its complexity its evident in its
neural network. the cerebral cortex, rich in grey matter, is linked to higher
processing power. the brain develops until the age of 25 and continues to
adapt through neuroplasticity. key structures like the cerebrum, cerebellum,
brainstem, and limbic system control cognitive, emotional, and phycological
functions.
1- the brain's complexity surpasses its small size, reflected in its intricate
neural network
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CORRECT
brain stem - ANSWERS-part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord;
oversees important jobs like keeping the heart beating regularly, controlling
breathing, managing blood flow, and controlling automatic actions like
sneezing and swallowing
which controls basic functions like breathing and heart rate
limbic system - ANSWERS-deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control
center, helping handle feelings like happiness, fear, and sadness
cerebellum - ANSWERS-located at the back of the head, the "little brain"
helps control voluntary muscle movements, posture, and balance
cerebrum - ANSWERS-the front part of the brain responsible for controlling
movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-
solving, and decision-making; it also handles sensory tasks like seeing,
hearing, and feeling touch
prefrontal cortex - ANSWERS-plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse
control, and emotional regulation
parts of the brain and their basic functions - ANSWERS-brain stem-
regulation of essential body functions
,limbic system- processing emotions, memory formation, and decision making
cerebellum- balance, coordination, and motor control
cerebrum- thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, processing, information,
learning new skills, higher-level thinking
prefrontal cortex- decision-making, impulse control, emotional regulation,
planning, organising, prioritising, tasks
prefrontal cortex development/what is happening in the brain at different
ages - ANSWERS-elementary school ages (5-11): brain grows quickly-
especially the prefrontal cortex. learn basic skills using the cerebrum and
limbic system.
middle school ages (11-14): prefrontal cortex continues to improve. planning,
organising, handling emotions. conflicts with the limbic system can cause
mood swings and impulsive actions.
high school ages (14-18): prefrontal cortex becomes better at making
decisions and setting goals. more independent, trouble controlling impulses,
and taking risks.
neuroscience - ANSWERS-the study of the brain and nervous system
cognition - ANSWERS-thinking activities such as remembering,
understanding, problem-solving, and decision-making, including how people
get, use, and store information in their minds.
Cognition is about how we take in, process, remember, and use information—
like learning, thinking, or solving problems.
neurons - ANSWERS-tiny cells in the brain that work together like an
extensive communication network
neurons work together like a complex communication network
, neurodevelopment - ANSWERS-plays a crucial role in acquiring new
knowledge, honing cognitive skills, and adapting to the challenges of formal
education.
Neurodevelopment is how the brain grows and changes. Neurodevelopment
is essential to learning new things, improving thinking, and handling school
challenges.
myelination - ANSWERS-When kids become older, their brains go through a
process called myelination, which makes pathways stronger, and one known
as pruning, which gets rid of pathways that are not needed
brain development timeline - ANSWERS-prenatal- formation of brain cells
begins in the womb
birth- n/a
newborn- the brain begins a rapid period of growth
early childhood- pruning begins and myelination continues
adolescence- brain development continues, especially in the frontal lobe
adulthood- brain development begins to slow down
lesson 1 summary - ANSWERS-the human brain, an intricate organ
responsible for thought, memory, emotion, and sensory experiences, plays a
pivotal role in learning. despite its small sixe, its complexity its evident in its
neural network. the cerebral cortex, rich in grey matter, is linked to higher
processing power. the brain develops until the age of 25 and continues to
adapt through neuroplasticity. key structures like the cerebrum, cerebellum,
brainstem, and limbic system control cognitive, emotional, and phycological
functions.
1- the brain's complexity surpasses its small size, reflected in its intricate
neural network
