Central Nervous System Flashcards
What are the four regions of the brain
Cerebrum
brainstem
cerebellum
diencephalon
What is the function of the central nervous system
To process information and reciprocate a response
What are the three portions of the brainstem and what is its vital function
The midbrain ponds medulla oblongata Supports vital life functions respiratory function digestion and heart rate
What is the function of the cerebellum
Balance and coordination
What are the three portions of the diencephalon
Thalamus
hypothalamus
Pineal gland
What is the thalamus responsible for
Filtering incoming sensory information to relay to the cerebrum
What does the hypothalamus control
The pituitary gland - endocrine system
visceral motor system
What does the pineal glad do
Produces and secretes melatonin
What are the five lobes of the cerebrum
Frontal lobe parietal lobe occipital lobe temporal lobe insular lobe
What are the functions of the frontal lobe
Higher order thinking
personality
social consciousness
motor planning and control
What is the parietal lobe’s function
General sensory information
-pain touch temp etc
Which lobe is responsible for vision
Occipital lobe
Which portion of the cerebrum is responsible for fear and anxiety as well as declarative short-term memory and hearing
Temporal lobe
What is the insular lobe responsible for
Taste and smell
What three structures are part of the cerebral white matter
Corpus callosum
internal capsule
Corona radiata
