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Midbrain (Mesencephalon) Flashcards

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What is the function of the Midbrain?

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Connects the forebrain and the hindbrain [Prosencephalon and Rhombencephalon]

  • functions as a major relay station for information passing through the cerebrum, cerebellum and spinal cord.
  • Acts a reflex Center for visual, auditory and tactile responses
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What are the components of the Tectum?

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Superior and Inferior Colliculi

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What are the major componenents of the Tegmentum

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  • Cerebral Aqueduct
  • Periaqueductal Gray
  • Substantia Nigra
  • Reticular Formation
  • Red Nucleus
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