PSYB65H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Peripheral Nervous System, Traumatic Brain Injury, Black Rat
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He had to relearn many of his old skills and had learn to compensate for the impairments that his changed brain imposed on him. Cerebrum (forebrain): major structure of the forebrain that consists of two virtually identical hemispheres (left and right) and is responsible for most conscious behavior. Hemisphere: literally, half a sphere, referring to one side of the cerebrum. Brainstem: central structure of the brain responsible for most unconscious behaviour. Cerebellum: major structure of the brainstem specialized for coordinating and learning skilled movements. In large-brained animals, the cerebellum may also have a role in coordinating other mental processes. Neuron: specialized nerve cell engaged in information processing. Spinal cord: part of the central nervous system encased within the vertebrae (spinal column) that provides most connections between the brain and the rest of the body. Central nervous system (cns): the brain and spinal cord that together mediate behaviour.
