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Lab 3 - The Brain: Locations/functions Flashcards

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Dura mater

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retains CSF; cushions and protects the brain

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Arachnoid layer:

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middle membrane

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Pia mater

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inner membrane

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Tentorum

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extension of dura mater in between the cerebrum and cerebellum

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Falx cerebri

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extension of dura mater between the cerebral hemispheres

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Cerebral hemispheres

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higher thought, consciousness, memory

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Gyri and sulci

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convolutions and indentations; serve to increase surface area

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Corpus callosum

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communication between cerebral hemispheres

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Olfactory nerves, bulbs & tracts

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sense of smell

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Piriform area

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memory and olfaction pathways

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Optic nerves and chiasm

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visual information; partial decussation of info

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Infundibulum and tuber cinerum

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link between the pituitary and hypothalamus

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Hypophysis (pituitary):

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secretion of hormones, fluid balance

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Mamillary bodies

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spatial and recollective memory

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Lateral geniculate body

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relay visual info from optic tract to visual cortex

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Medial geniculate body

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hearing relay center

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Superior colliculi

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visual signals; control of rapid directional movement of eyes and head

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Inferior colliculi

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auditory pathway

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Trochlear nerve

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4th cranial nerve; controls eye movement

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Oculomotor nerve

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3rd cranial nerve: controls eye movement

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Ant. & post. Perforated substances

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site of blood vessel entry through meninges

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Cerebellum

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motor coordination; balance, fine motor control; proprioreception

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Vermis

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medial cerebellum: muscle control of axial body

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Anterior peduncle

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efferent pathways from cerebellum

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Middle peduncle

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afferent pathways to cerebellum

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Posterior peduncle

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afferent pathways to cerebellum; routed to vermis

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Pons

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breathing centers; communication with cerebellum and other areas of brain

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Trapezoid body

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region of crossover of tracts

29
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Trigeminal nerve

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5th cranial nerve; chewing and facial sensations

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Abducens nerve

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6 th cranial nerve; eye movement

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Medulla oblongata

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visceral activities; breathing, cardiovascular control (HR and BP)

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Choroid plexus

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CSF production

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Fourth ventricle

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formed from outpocketing and folding of brain; contains CSF

34
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Dorsal med., int.& lateral sulci

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outline the funiculi

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Funiculis gracilis & clava

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tracts going to brain; muscle position; fine touch 2 point discrimination

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Funiculus cuneatus & tubercle

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ascending tracts; muscle position, fine touch, 2 point descrimination

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Pyramids

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transmission of motor signals

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Olive

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relay center; hearing and balance

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Septum pellucidum

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separates the lateral ventricles

40
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Fifth ventricle

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filled with CSF

41
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Lateral ventricles

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primary site of CSF production

42
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Fornix

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links hippocampus with cerebral hemispheres

43
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Anterior commissure

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decassation of olfaction and pain information

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Third ventricle

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filled with CSF

45
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Thalamus

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major relay center for sensory info to cerebral hemispheres

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Hypothalamus

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thermostat, satiety and thirst centers; sex drive; endocrine control

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Pineal body

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secretion of melatonin (circadian rhythms)

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Aqueduct of Sylvius

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flow of CSF between 3rd and 4th ventricles

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Hippocampus

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incoming sensory info to initiate behaviors; learning and memory

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Caudate nucleus

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cognitive control of motor activity

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