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1
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It connects the spinal cord to the remainder of the brain

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Brainstem

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2
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Brainstem consist of 3 parts which are _____

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  1. Medulla Oblongata
  2. Pons
  3. Midbrain
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3
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Most inferior of the brain

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Medulla Oblongata

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4
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Functional bridge that serves as pathway for relaying information between cerebrum and cerebellum

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Pons

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5
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Smallest region of the brain

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Midbrain

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6
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Serves as major relay for auditory nerve pathway

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Inferior Colliculi

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7
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Serves involved in visual reflex and receive touch and auditory input

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Superior Colliculi

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8
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Group of nuclei that is scattered through the brainstem and play important role in regulatory function is called

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Reticular Formation

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9
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Attached to brainstem that is important in maintaining muscle tone, balance, and coordination of movement

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Cerebellum

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10
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Located between the brainstem and the cerebrum

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Diencephalon

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11
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3 components of diencephalon

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Thalamus, Epithalamus, Hypothalamus

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12
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What is Cerebellar Peduncles

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A material that connects cerebellum and brainstem

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12
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Cluster of nuclei that influences mood and pain

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Thalamus

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13
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Largest Diencephalon

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Thalamus

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14
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Consist of a small nuclei that involves emotional and visceral response to odors, and pineal gland

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Epithalamus

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15
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Gland that influences puberty and controlling long-term cycle

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Pineal Gland

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16
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Most Inferior part of diencephalon

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Hypothalamus

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17
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It control secretion of hormones and plays central role in controlling body temperature, hunger, and thirst

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Hypothalamus

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18
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Infundibulum

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funnel-shaped that attaches pituitary gland to hypothalamus

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19
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Mamillary

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Involved in emotional response to odors and memories

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20
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Largest part of the brain

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Cerebrum

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21
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Conspicuous surface if brain hemisphere is called

22
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Sulci

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Groves in between the gyri

23
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Enumerate Cerebral hemisphere

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Frontal; Parietal; Occipital; Temporal Lobes

24
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Control of voluntary motor functions; olfactory reception

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Frontal Lobe

25
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Principal center for receiving and consciously perceiving most sensory information

26
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Central Sulcus

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Sets apart or the gap between frontal and parietal lobe

27
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It receives and perceiving visual input

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Occipital Lobe

28
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Play important role in memory; involved in olfactory and auditory sensation

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Temporal Lobe

29
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Involved in perception of taste

30
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Prefix of ascending tract begins with

31
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Ascending tracts action potential pathway

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PNS to various parts of the brain

32
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Spinothalamic tract is

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action potentials dealing with sensations such as pain and temperature

33
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Transmit action potential dealing with sensation

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Dorsal Column

34
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Spinocerebellar tracts

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transmit information to the cerebellum

35
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Responsible for maintaining body posture and balance

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Somatic Motor System

36
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Movement occurs without conscious thought

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Involuntary Movement

37
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Movement occurs with conscious thought

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Voluntary Movement

38
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Right cerebral hemisphere controls what part of the body

39
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This is controlled by the Left cerebral hemisphere

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Right body part

40
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Largest Commissure is called

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Corpus Callosum

41
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Device that can detect electrical activity

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Electroencephalogram

42
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Four types of Electroencephalographic Tracing

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Alpha, Beta, Theta, Delta Waves

43
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EEG detects action potentials called

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Brain Waves

44
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EEG tracing frequency that can be observe in a resting normal person

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Alpha Waves

45
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Higher frequency than alpha waves; detected during intense mental activity

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Beta Waves

46
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Frequency that occurs during deep sleep and patients with severe brain disorder

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Delta waves

47
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Frequency observed in frustration or brain disorder; highest frequency

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Theta Waves

48
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Meninges

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Connective tissue that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord

49
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Types of meninges

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Dura; Arachnoid; Pia Matter

50
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Most superficial and thickest meninge

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Dura Matter

51
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Thin and wispy and the middle part of meninge

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Arachnoid Matter

52
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Innermost and tightly attached to the brain and spinal cord

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Pia Matter

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