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Intro to the Brain Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 regions of the brain?

A
  1. Cerebrum
  2. Cerebellum
  3. Diencaphalon (Thalamus + Hypothalamus)
  4. Brain Stem (Midbrain, Pons, Medulla Oblongata)
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What region of the brain is the largest and controls mental functions?

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The Cerebrum

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3
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Which region of the brain has a layer of gray matter? What is it called?

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The Cerebrum + the cerebral cortex

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4
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What is an elevated ridge of the brain?

A

Gyri

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5
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What is a shallow depression of the brain?

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Sulci

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6
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What is a deep groove of the brain?

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Fissure

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What is the function of the cerebrum?

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Consciousness, Intellectual functions, Memory, Regulation of muscle contractions ( consci + unconsci)

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8
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What regions of the brain have hemispheres?

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The cerebrum and the cerebellum

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9
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What is the second largest region of the brain?

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The cerebellum

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10
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What part of the brain controls repetitive body movements?

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The cerebellum

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11
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What covers the cerebellum?

A

The cereballar cortex

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12
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What two parts make up the Diencephalon?

A

The Thalamus + Hypothalamus

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What part of the Diencephalon relays and process sensory info?

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The Thalamus

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What part of the Diencephalon produces hormones, emotion, and autonomic function?

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The Hypothalamus

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15
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What region of the brain processes info between the spine and the cerebrum/cerebellum?

A

The Brain Stem

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16
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What 3 parts make up the brain stem?

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The Midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata

17
Q

What part of the brain stem connects the brain to the spinal cord?

A

The Medulla Oblongata

18
Q

What is the Mesencephalon?

A

The midbrain

19
Q

What part of the brain stems processes sight sound and associated reflexes?

A

The midbrain

20
Q

What part of the brain stem maintains consciousness?

A

The midbrain

21
Q

What part of the brain stem connects the cerebellum to the brain stem?

A

The pons

22
Q

What part of the brain stem is involved in somatic and visceral motor control?

A

The pons

23
Q

What part of the brain stem relays info and regulates autonomic function?

A

The Medulla Oblongata

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