Internal Brain Flashcards
1
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Basal ganglia constituents and function
A
Caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus interna and externa, thalamus, sub thalamic nucleus and substantial nigra
Putamen and globus pallidus are called lentiform nucleus
From medial to lateral- third ventricle, thalamus, globus pallidus, putamen, caudate nucleus
Helps plan and initiate movement
2
Q
Caudate nucleus function
A
Planning movement, learning, memory, motivation and emotion
3
Q
Putamen function
A
Learning, motor control, speech articulation, addiction
4
Q
Globus pallidus function
A
Control conscious and proprioceptive movements
5
Q
Thalamus functions
A
Relay motor and sensory signals to cerebral cortex, memory, emotion and arousal
6
Q
Subthalamic nucleus function
A
Movement regulation
7
Q
Substantial nigra function
A
Dopamine production
