5.2 Structure and function of the brain Flashcards
1
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What are the 3 layers of tough membranes called underneath the tissue of the cranium?
A
Meninges that connect the brain to the skull.
2
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What do the meninges contain?
A
Cerebrospinal fluid that provides a cushion between the brain and the skull. Also provide structure for important blood vessels.
3
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What does the forebrain contain?
A
Contains the cerebral cortex, the corpus callosum, and the hypothalamus. It is the largest and most obvious part of the brains mass
4
Q
What is the midbrain?
A
It lies on top of the brainstem and is involved in visual and auditory processing.
5
Q
What is the hindbrain?
A
Located at the back of the head and looks like an extension of the spinal cord. It contains the medulla and the cerebellum.
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