Diencephalon Flashcards

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Diencephalon

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connect cerebrum to the brainstem

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Thalamus

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where sensory nerves impulses travel from spinal cord to cerebrum

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Epithalamus

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-where pineal gland is located
-pineal gland releases melatonin

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Hypothalamus

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-“master switchboard”-> homeostasis
-regulates endocrine functions like growth, metabolism and reproduction
-emotional responses

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