Brain 2

Question 1

Uncus

Answer 1

Toward middle of the brain from the parahyppocampal gyrus, includes the pyriform cortex which is for scents.

Question 2

Cerebral peduncles

Answer 2

2 large tracts containing axons that extend to motor neurons in brainstem

Question 3

Thalamus

Answer 3

Control centre of the brain, diencephalon is part of it an acts as switchboard. Pulvinar is involved with visual attention

Question 4

Hypothalamus

Answer 4

Thermostat of the brain

Question 5

Optic chiasm

Answer 5

Where optic nerves cross

Question 6

Pituitary gland

Answer 6

secretes hormones

Question 7

Striatum

Answer 7

composed of nuclei caudate and putamen, works with the globus pallidus that structure for basil ganglia

Question 8

Basal ganglia

Answer 8

Receives info from cerebral cortex, guides motor functions and cognitive functions. Lies on septal forebrain nuclei (alzheimer)

Question 9

Ischemia

Answer 9

Brief loss of blood supply in brain, cell death

Question 10

Circle of Willis

Answer 10

A circle of arteries at the base of the brain