5.7 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two routes of sensory input to the amygdala?
A
- Thalamus -> cortex -> amygdala (conscious)
- Thalamus -> amygdala (unconscious)
2
Q
What are three areas that the amygdala sends information to? Why?
A
- Cortex (emotion)
- Hypothalamus (Autonomic + hormonal)
- Brainstem (behaviour)
3
Q
What is the basic function of the brainstem?
A
Connects spinal cord, cerebellum, and extended forebrain
4
Q
What fissure separates the anterior and posterior lobes of the cerebellum?
A
Primary fissure
5
Q
Which lobe does the posterolateral fissure separate from the others?
A
Floculonodular lobe
6
Q
What are the three functional divisions of the cerebellum?
A
- Vestibulocerebellum
- Spinocerebellum
- Cerebrocerebellum
7
Q
What is the vestibulocerebellum responsible for? What areas is it asociated with?
A
- Balance
- Eye control
- Floculonodular lobe
8
Q
What is the spinocerebellum responsible for? What areas is it asociated with?
A
- Muscle tone
- Skilled movement
- Located in vermis/paravermis region
9
Q
What is the cerebrocerebellum responsible for? What areas is it asociated with?
A
- Planning and initiating motor movement
- Located with lateral zones of hemisphere
