Diencephalon

Question 1

4 parts of Diencephalon

Answer 1

Thalamus
Subthalamus
Hypothalamus
Epithalamus

Question 2

3 parts of thalamus

Answer 2

Sensory nuclei
Motor Nuclei
Other Nuclei

Question 3

What is the destination of the sensory nuclei

Answer 3

Cerebral cortex and sub cortical regions

Question 4

What is the only sense not controlled by the sensory nuclei of the thalamus?

Answer 4

Olfaction

Question 5

Pathway of Motor Nuclei

Answer 5

Cerebellum and GP –> Precentral motor cortex (feedbakc loop?)

Question 6

Role of other nuclei of thalamus

Answer 6

Integration of visceral and somatic functions

Question 7

3 roles of Subthalamus

Answer 7

Sensory
Motor
Reticular function

Question 8

The Hypothalamus integrates the functions of ____ and ___

Answer 8

Autonomic Nervous System

Neuroendocrine System

Question 9

What part of the diencephalon maintains body homeostasis

Answer 9

Hypothalamus

Question 10

2 parts of epithalamus

Answer 10

Habenuclar Nuclei

Pineal Gland

Question 11

What does the habencular nuclei of the epithalamus do?

Answer 11

Integrates olfaction, visceral and somatic afferent pathways

Question 12

What does the pineal galnd of the epithalamus do?

Answer 12

Secretes hormones that influence circadian rhythm