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Diencephalon (2) Flashcards

1
Q

What 4 structures make up the diencephalon?

A

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Epithalamus

Subthalamus

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2
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Where do all pathways projecting to the cerebral cortex synapse at?

A

Thalamus

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3
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Thalamic nuclei process information from where?

A

Basal ganglia

Cerebellum

Limbic pathways

Brainstem reticular formation

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4
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What 3 groups is the thalamus divided into?

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Relay nuclei

Associated nuclei

Nonspecific nuclei

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5
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What divides the thalamus into 3 groups?

A

Internal medullary lamina

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6
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What is apart of the relay nuclei?

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Motor and sensory

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7
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What is in the motor portion of the relay nuclei?

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Ventral anterior

Ventral lateral

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8
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What is in the sensory portion of the relay nuclei?

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VPL

VPM

Medial geniculate

Lateral geniculate

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9
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What is the function of the association nuclei?

A

Process emotional and memory info

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10
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What is part of the association nuclei?

A

Declarative memory

Sensory integration

Emotion

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11
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What is the function of non specific nuclei?

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Receive multiple types of info and are important in consciousness and awareness

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12
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What are part of the non specific nuclei?

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Intralaminar

Reticular

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13
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What type of nuclei make up most of the thalamus?

A

Relay nuclei

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14
Q

What is visual information relayed through?

A

LGN

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15
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What is auditory information relayed through?

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MGN

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16
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What do motor, premotor, and supplementary motor cortex project through?

A

Ventral lateral

17
Q

What do motor planning areas project through?

A

Ventral anterior

18
Q

What does the hypothalamus have connections with?

A

Limbic system

Pituitary

Spinal cord

Brainstem

19
Q

What are the functions of the hypothalamus?

A

Homeostasis

Eating, reproductive, and defensive behaviors

Emotional expression

Circadian rhythm

Endocrine (growth and metabolism)

20
Q

What is the function of the epithalamus?

A

Emotional and visceral responses to smell

21
Q

What is the habenula?

A

Part in epithalamus that responds to odors

22
Q

What is the function of the pineal gland?

A

Sleepiness, biological clock, and onset of puberty

23
Q

What is the function of the Subthalamus?

A

Controlling motor function (has ascending and descending tracts)

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