Brain Flashcards

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Q

What is the function of the Cerebellum?

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It coordinates movement, smooths them and makes them more accurate

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2
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The Cerebellum consists of the

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Left and right hemispheres

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3
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The cerebellum is in need of information like

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  • Which muscles need to contract

- Intensity and duration of muscle contraction

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4
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The cerebellum receives

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Position sense information

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5
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The cerebellum sends feedback to

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Motor areas

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6
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What is the function of the brainstem?

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It connects the nervous system together + most of the cranial nerves

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7
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The brainstem consists of

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  • Midbrain
  • Pons
  • Medulla
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8
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What are the Gyri of the Cerebral Cortex?

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Ridges

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9
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The grooves found around Gyri are called

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Sulci

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10
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Fissures are

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Large grooves of the cerebral cortex

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11
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Motor information involves the

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Frontal lobe

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12
Q

All neurotransmitters are projected into the

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Cerebral cortex

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13
Q

What are inhibitory neurotransmitters?

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  • GABA

- Glycine

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14
Q

What is Glutamine?

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Excitatory neurotransmitter

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15
Q

Histmaine is released from the

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Hypothalamus

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16
Q

Norepinephrine is released from the

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Pons

17
Q

Dopamine is released from the

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Midbrain