The document outlines the major parts of the brain and their functions. The frontal lobe is responsible for speech, concentration, problem solving and voluntary muscle movement. The parietal lobe interprets sensory information like speech, sounds and touch. The temporal lobe is involved in memory, learning, basic hearing and interpreting sensations. It contains structures like the thalamus, hypothalamus and pituitary gland that regulate functions like sensory reception, hormone secretion, metabolism and emotions. The occipital lobe is responsible for vision. The cerebellum coordinates muscle movement. The brain stem connects the brain to the spinal cord and contains structures that control vital functions like breathing and heart rate.

1. ANATOMY
Unit 2 Notes:
The Brain

3. (1) Frontal Lobe
• Speech Production (from Broca’s Area)
• Concentration, Problem Solving, Planning
• Voluntary Muscle Contractions

5. (2) Parietal Lobe
• Interpretation of speech, sounds,
surroundings
• Pick up on skin sensations

7. (3) Temporal Lobe
• Interpret sensations
• Visual & Auditory Memory
• Basic Hearing function
• Ability to learn + connect concepts
• Includes:
– Thalamus
– Hypothalamus
– Pituitary Gland
– Corpus Callosum
– Limbic System

9. (4) Stuff In Your Temporal
• Thalamus = Sensory reception
• Hypothalamus =
Control Body Temperature, Maintain fluid + ion
levels, Regulates Metabolism, Sleep
• Limbic System = Emotions
• Pituitary = Regulate hormone secretion
• Corpus Callosum = Connective tissue between left
and right hemispheres

10. (5) Occipital Lobe
• Vision
• Combines images to make complete picture

12. (6) Cerebellum
• Coordinates muscle movement
• Maintains normal muscle tone
• DOES NOT MAKE
MUSCLES MOVE!
– Makes them move smoothly!

14. (7) Brain Stem
• Passes info between spinal cord + brain
• Includes:
– Midbrain
– Pons
– Medulla Oblongata

16. (8) Stuff in Brain Stem
• Midbrain:
– Fight or Flight responses (based of past)
– Helps with vision + auditory senses
• Pons:
– Respiratory Reflexes
– General Breathing Rate
• Medulla Oblongata:
– Maintains Homeostasis
– Heartbeat, Blood pressure, Digestive reflexes
– Also assists pons in respiration