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BS 1.2 - Organization of brain Flashcards

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What 3 subdivisions make up the brain?

A

Hindbrain
Midbrain
Forebrain

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What structures are within the hindbrain?

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Cerebellum
Medulla Oblongata
Reticular Formation

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What structures are within the midbrain?

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Inferior Colliculi

Superior Colliculi

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What structures are in the forebrain?

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Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Basal ganglia
Limbic system
Cerebral cortex
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What methods exist for studying the brain?

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Studying humans and animals with brain lesions

Electrical stimulation

Activity recording (including EEG and regional cerebral blood flow)

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