Functional Neuroanatomy I

Question 1

the prefrontal cortex is responsible for what functions

Answer 1

executive function

attention

concentration

emotions

impulses

obsessions, compulsions

motor

fatigue

ruminations

worry

pain

negative symptoms

guilt

suicidality

Question 2

the basal forebrain is responsible for what functions

Answer 2

memory

alertness

Question 3

the hippocampus is responsible for what functions

Answer 3

memory

reexperiencing

Question 4

the amygdala is responsible for what functions

Answer 4

fear

anxiety

panic

Question 5

the nucleus accumbens is responsible for what functions

Answer 5

delusions

hallucinations

pleasure

interests

libido

fatigue

euphoria

reward

motivation

Question 6

the striatum is responsible for what functions

Answer 6

motor

critical relay site from the pre frontal cortex

Question 7

the thalamus is responsible for what functions

Answer 7

pain

sensory relay to and from cortex

alertness

Question 8

the spinal cord is responsible for waht functions

Answer 8

pain

Question 9

the cerebellum is responsible for what functions

Answer 9

motor