Brainstem and Cranial Nerves

Question 0

What is found on top of the midbrain?

Answer 0

Thalamus and the Hypothalamus.

Question 1

Describe the structure of the brainstem.

Answer 1

(Forebrain)Midbrain- Pons-Medulla (Spinal cord inf)(Cerebellum post)

Question 2

What does the Medulla consist of?

Answer 2

The pyramids (Descending tracts) and on the tip of it is the spinal cord.

Question 3

What is the role of the Corpus Callosum?

Answer 3

Seperates the R and L hemispheres. (Located on top of thalamus)

Question 4

Which cranial nerves are associated with the Brain stem?

Answer 4

11 cranial nerves, except for the olfactory which arises from the ciribriforum of the ethmoid bone.

Question 5

What is the Cranial nerve function and the conduit function responsible for as part of the brainstem functions?

Answer 5

Cranial Nerve functions contain the cranial nerve nuclei which carry the nerves to their appropriate place.

Conduit Functions- Carry ascending and descending pathways that transmit sensorimotor info to the forebrain and cortex.