Area of the Brain |
Function/Functions |
Prefrontal Cortex |
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Hippocampus |
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Motor Cortex |
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Posterior Parietal Cortex |
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Brain Stem |
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Cerebellum |
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Area of the Brain |
Function/Functions |
Prefrontal Cortex |
helps you plan ahead; develops until you are 20 |
Hippocampus |
receives and stores long term memory |
Motor Cortex |
tells muscles what to do |
Posterior Parietal Cortex |
processing center for touch, smell, hearing; connects sensations to memories and ideas |
Brain Stem |
regulates heartbeat, breathing, digestion |
Cerebellum |
everyday, routine tasks |