Brain Function Flashcard

Front

What is the function of the cerebral cortex?

Back

Consciousness and memory

Front

How many miles of blood vessels are there in the brain?

Back

100,000 miles

Front

Which lobe of the brain is associated with hearing and memory?

Back

Temporal lobe

Front

What is the function of the Thalamus in the brain?

Back

Processing sensory information

Front

What is the primary role of the Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA) in the brain?

Back

Regulating reward consumption

Front

What is the main function of the Hippocampus in the brain?

Back

Learning and memory

Front

Which area of the brain is responsible for speech comprehension?

Back

Wernicke's Area

Front

What is the primary function of the Substantia Nigra in the brain?

Back

Producing dopamine

Front

What is the percentage of fat in the human brain?

Back

60%

Front

How many thoughts does a human experience each day on average?

Back

70,000