1. The Cerebrum - The biggest part of the brain that controls voluntary muscles; memory, (short & long term).
2. The Cerebellum - Important in movement control (motor skills). It controls balance, movement, and
coordination (how your muscles work together); known as the little brain.
3. Pituitary Gland - Size of a pea, its job is to produce and release hormones into your body. This gland is a big
player in puberty. When boys and girl’s bodies go through major changes as they slowly become men and
women.
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Pons - Part of the Brain Stem; Function: helps regulate movement.
Midbrain - Part of the Brain Stem; Function breathing, sleep-wake cycle.
Pineal Gland - Posterior to the thalamus. It produces a hormone called melatonin.
Hypothalamus - Brain’s inner thermostat; plays role in regulating hormones. If your body is too hot, the
hypothalamus tells it to sweat. If you’re too cold, it gets you to shiver.
8. Thalamus - The “Belmopan” of the brain; it acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals and regulating
sleep.
9. Limbic System - Hippocampus, Amygdala, Hypothalamus.
10. Amygdala - Responsible for emotions; associated with emotions, impulses, aggression, and instinctive behavior.
11. Brain Stem - Includes the Medulla Oblongata, Pons & Midbrain.
12. The Occipital Lobe - Lobe responsible for visual processing.
13. Corpus Callosum - A band of axon fibres that connect the two hemispheres and allow them to communicate.
14. The Temporal Lobe - Lobe containing the primary auditory cortex, important for our ability to hear and process
speech and language.
15. The Frontal Lobe - The largest lobe containing the primary motor cortex. This region has a “map” of the body
that sends out signals to control the use and movement of your limbs and muscles.
16. Hippocampus - Seahorse shape; responsible for memories.
17. Gyri - Folds or Bumps on the surface of the brain.
18. Sulci - Grooves on the surface of the brain.
19. Medulla Oblongata - Part of the Brain Stem; Function: heart rate, breathing, blood pressure.
20. Neurons - The fundamental units of the brain and nervous system.
21. Parietal Lobe - Lobe containing the somatosensory cortex; responsible for processing your sense of touch.