PLTW - Medical Detectives 2.1-2.4

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The Three Major Parts of the Brain are:

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The brain stem, cerebellum, cerebrum.

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What is heart rate?

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The number of times a person's heart beats per minute.

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What does the Visual Cortex control?

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Complex processing of visual information.

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What is the Corpus Callosum?

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Nerve fibers that connect the right and left hemisphere.

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When your digestive system is working, which part of the brain is sending the commands?

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The brain stem.

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What is the function of the cerebellum?

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Coordinates voluntary movements and balance.

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What role does the brain stem play in the body?

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Controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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What is the function of the cerebrum?

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Responsible for higher brain functions like thought and action.

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What is the role of the temporal lobe?

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Processes auditory information and is involved in memory.

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What is the function of the occipital lobe?

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Responsible for visual processing.