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Chapter 14 Brain Flashcards

1
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tracts that run from the right to the left side of the brain are called

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commissural tracts

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2
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tracts that run from the cerebrum to the pons would be called

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projection

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3
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a major part of the brain that controls intellect, movement as well as sensation

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cerebrum

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4
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large cleft between the right and left cerebral hemispheres

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longitudinal fissure

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5
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crevice found between the frontal and parietal lobes of the cerebrum

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central sulcus

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6
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capillary network that makes cerebrospinal fluid

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choroid plexus

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7
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type of neuroglial cell that lines the third ventricle

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ependyma

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8
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name the brain ventricle that is paired (two of them)

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lateral ventricles

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9
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name the ventricle that is flanked on either side by the thalamus

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third

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10
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name the connection between the third and fourth ventricle

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cerebral aqueduct

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11
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name the layer of meninges that is partially fused to the cranium

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dura mater

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12
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name the deepest layer of the brain meninges

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pia mater

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13
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name the blood vessel that is found in the longitudinal fissure

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superior sagittal sinus

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14
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name the dense connective tissue fold found in the longitudinal fissure that helps maintain position of the brain

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falx cerebri

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15
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name the meningeal layer made of dense fibrous connective tissue

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dura mater

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16
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name the meningeal space where the CSF is found

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subarachnoid space

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17
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what is the name for the tree-like extensions of the arachnoid that protrude into the superior sagittal sinus

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arachnoid villi

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18
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what is found inside of the superior sagittal sinus

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blood

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19
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what is the term for the outer gray matter “rim” that can be seen on the edge of the cerebrum

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cortex

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20
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what is found in the cerebral cortex

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neuron cell bodies

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21
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in which lobe of the brain is the primary visual cortex found

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occipital

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22
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lobe of the brain where the primary auditory cortex is found

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temporal

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23
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the wormy folds seen on the surface of the cerebrum are called

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gyri

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24
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primary motor cortex is found in this gyrus

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precentral

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25
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where the primary somatosensory cortex is found in the cerebrum

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postcentral gyrus

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26
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the term for groups of neuron cell bodies in the CNS

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nucleus

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27
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part of the cerebrum that functions in controlling semi-automatic movements and patterns of movement

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basal nuclei

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28
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major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the basal nuclei produced by the substantia nigra

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dopamine

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29
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name for the caricature of the body as seen on the pre- and postcentral gyrus

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homunculus

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30
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most superior part of the brain stem

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mesencephalon (midbrain)

31
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part of the diencephalon where sensory impulses synapse before reaching the cerebral cortex

32
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name for the system of the brain that includes structures involved in motivation, learning, and emotions

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limbic system

33
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part of the limbic system important in learning (long-term memory)

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hippocampus

34
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tract superior to the thalamus that connects structures of the limbic system

35
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major functions of the cerebellum

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coordination and equilibrium

36
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structure that connects the left and right cerebellar hemispheres

37
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tree-like white matter structure seen in mid-sagittal section of the cerebellum

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arbor vitae

38
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part of the diencephalon that controls appetite and thirst

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hypothalamus

39
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part of the diencephalon that controls the pituitary gland

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hypothalamus

40
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part of the brain that makes melatonin

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epithalamus

41
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part of the diencephalon that plays a role in smell

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hypothalamus

42
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the structure that “connects” the right and left thalami through the third ventricle of the brain

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intermediate mass

43
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the mamillary bodies are part of this major part of the diencephalon

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hypothalamus

44
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part of the brain that inhibits the basal nuclei by synthesizing dopamine

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substantia nigra

45
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the part of the mesencephalon that is responsible for movement of the head to sound

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inferior colliculi

46
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name for the four structures called the inferior and superior colliculi

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corpora quadrigemina

47
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structures located on the anterior side of the mesencephalon that contain descending motor pyramidal tracts

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cerebral peduncles

48
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part of the mesencephalon that controls the movement of the head (and eyes) towards light

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superior colliculi

49
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part of the brain stem where the substantia nigra is located

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mesencephalon (midbrain)

50
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part of the brain stem that contains the cerebral aqueduct

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mesencephalon (midbrain)

51
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structures that connect the cerebellum to the brain stem and contain tracts

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cerebellar peduncles

52
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major part of the brain that contains the reticular formation

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brain stem

53
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where the reticular activating center is located in the brain stem

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mesencephalon (midbrain)

54
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neurotransmitters found in the reticular activating center

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serotonin, norepinephrine

55
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the vital center located in the pons

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respiratory

56
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location in the brain stem where the vasomotor center is found

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medulla oblongata

57
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location in the brain stem where the center for sneezing is found

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medulla oblongata

58
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sensory cranial nerve responsible for hearing

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VIII, vestibulocochlear

59
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motor cranial nerve that supplies the lateral rectus muscle of the eye

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VI, abducens

60
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cranial nerve that allows you to elevate your shoulders

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XI, accessory

61
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cranial nerve that innervates the masseter muscle

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trigeminal

62
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cranial nerve that supplies most of the extrinsic eye muscles

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oculomotor

63
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cranial nerve that innervates the constrictor pupillae muscle

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oculomotor

64
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cranial nerve that innervates the lacrimal gland

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VII, facial

65
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cranial nerve that can slow down heart rate

66
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cranial nerve that increases the motility of the stomach

67
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cranial nerve carries impulses for the pain of a cold sore in your mouth

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trigeminal

68
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cranial nerve that allows you to wiggle your tongue back and forth

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XII, hypoglossal

69
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the superior sagittal sinus is actually this type of blood vessel

70
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shape of the cells found in the precentral gyrus

71
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the part of the brain that initiates voluntary motor impulses

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precentral gyrus

72
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these cranial nerves reach the brain through the cribriform plate

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I, olfactory

73
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two major cranial nerves involved in the coordination of muscles for swallowing

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glossopharyngeal and vagus

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