The Brain

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The Brain
http//www.youtube.com/watch?vsnO68aJTOpM
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3 Divisions of the Brain

• The Brain Stem (reptilian brain)
• The Mid brain Limbic system (mammalian brain)
• The Cerebral Cortex (human brain)

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The Brainstem Region
Pons
The Pons and Medulla make up the physical
brainstem
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The Brain Stem

• Thalamus the brains post office, sending
  information from sensory organs to proper brain
  region. (except smell).

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Where did the Waterboy get it wrong?

• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vUfC4u5GCy3I

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The Cerebellum

• Cerebellum or little brain-located in back base
  of brain. (right and left cerebellum)
• Influences learning and memory. Coordinates
  voluntary movement.
• Unconscious movements, muscle memories.
• riding a bike, playing a piano, any learned
  response, classical conditioning

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Mid Brain Limbic system (the olympics are very
emotional
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