Diencephalon Flashcards
1
Q
This structure is inferior to the hypothalamus & is an endocrine gland that SECRETS SEVERAL HORMONES
A
PITUARY GLAND
2
Q
WHITE MATER tracts carrying info in & out of the hippocampus, & are part of the LIMBIC SYSTEM
A
FORNIX
3
Q
This structure is a RELAY CENTER to & from the cerebrum; FILTERS OUT SOUND & SIGHT
A
THALAMUS
4
Q
This are of the diencephalon controls the release of hormones from the pituary gland & controls HOMEOSTASIS in the body.
A
HYPOTHALAMUS
5
Q
Structure connects the RIGHT & LEFT side of the THALAMUS
A
INTERMEDIATE MASS OF THE THALAMUS
6
Q
An endocrine gland the secrets MELATONIN & controls carcadian rhythm
A
PINEAL GLAND
7
Q
A band of white matter that connects the TWO CEREBRAL HEMISPHERE
A
CORPUS CALLOSUM
