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The Cerebral Cortex

The Cerebral Cortex. The Cerebral Cortex. The Cerebral Cortex. Motor Cortex area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements Sensory Cortex area at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body sensations. The Cerebral Cortex. Visual cortex.

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The Cerebral Cortex

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  1. The Cerebral Cortex

  2. The Cerebral Cortex

  3. The Cerebral Cortex • Motor Cortex • area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements • Sensory Cortex • area at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body sensations

  4. The Cerebral Cortex

  5. Visual cortex Auditory cortex Visual and Auditory Cortex

  6. Corpus callosum Cerebral cortex Right hemisphere Thalamus Left hemisphere Hypothalamus Pituitary Amygdala Reticular formation Medulla Hippocampus Spinal cord Cerebellum Cerebral cortex Limbic system Brainstem

  7. Endocrine System • Releases hormones into the blood stream which influence body functions and emotions. • Hormones- chemical messengers • Composed of: Pituitary gland, Adrenal gland, thyroid & gonads, & pancreas

  8. Fun fact • Endo= “within” • Krinein= “secrete” • Hormones are secreted from each part • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrMi4GikWwQ

  9. Pituitary Gland • Hormones released affect your physical growth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk0u6Gd6KZw

  10. Adrenal Gland • Hormones released affect your arousal accompanying fear. • Epinephrine =“Adrenaline”

  11. Thyroid • Hormones released affect metabolism.

  12. Hyperthyroidism • It controls your metabolism. • Also affects your heart, muscles, bones, and cholesterol levels. • Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism include: • You may feel nervous, moody, weak, or tired. • Your hands may shake, your heart may beat fast, or you may have problems breathing. • You may lose weight even though you eat the same or more than usual.

  13. Pancreas • Balances sugar levels in body. • Produces insulin which helps decrease levels of sugar in body.

  14. Gonads • Ovaries & Testes • Hormones released affect sexual development and sexual response. • No graphic needed……

  15. Common Hormones

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