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Nervous System Flashcards

1
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The cerebrum is divided into

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Left and right hemispheres

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Bridge of nerves that connects left and right hemispheres

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Corpus collosum

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Outer layer of the cerebrum

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Cerebral cortex

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outer layer of the Cerebrum that controls most of high level functions

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Grey mater

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5
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Larger than part of the brain

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Cerebrum

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The brain is actually floating in hollow cavities called

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Ventricles

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2 lateral ventricles

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1st and 2nd

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Middle cavity

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3rd ventricle

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Part of the brain that controls voluntary muscle movements, the senses, and higher level thinking

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Cerebrum

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The cerebellum is divided into two

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Lateral hemispheres

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The lateral hemispheres of the cerebellum are connected by

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Vermis

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12
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Outer layer of the cerebellum

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Cerebellar cortex

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13
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The cerebellar cortex is mostly composed of

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Grey matter

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14
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The inside of the cerebellum is composed of

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White matter

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15
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The design or pattern the white vs. grey matter create is called ___ means tree of life

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Aubor vitae

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16
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Specialized nerve tracts that allow the cerebellum to communicate with the rest of the body

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Peduncle

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17
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The cerebellar peduncles are split into 3 different parts that act together as a ___ for integrating the position of body parts with the muscle movement the cerebrum is directing

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Reflex center

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18
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Top part of the reflex center

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Superior Peduncle

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19
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Middle part of the reflex center

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Middle peduncle

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Bottom part of the reflex center

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Bottom peduncle

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The cerebrum is divided into

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Left and right hemisphere

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22
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Largest part of the brain

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Cerebrum

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23
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Outer layer of the cerebrum is composed of __ which controls most high level functions

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Grey matter

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24
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The surface area of the cerebral cortex is increased by the

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Convolutions

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25
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A shallow fold within the cerebral cortex is

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Sulcus

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26
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A deep fold within the cerebral cortex is a

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Fissure

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27
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The inside of the cerebrum consists of mostly

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White matter

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28
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The motor sensory and association cortex are the 3 ___ of the cerebral cortex

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Functional regions

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29
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Controls voluntary muscle movements

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Motor region

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30
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Controls muscles needed for speech

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Brochas area

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31
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Controls movement of the eyelids

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Frontal eye field

32
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Interprets impulses from the sensory receptors

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Sensory cortex

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Controls higher level thinking like analysis interpretation memory reasoning

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Association cortex

34
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one main center of the association cortex is called

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General interpret area

35
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The protective layers covering the brain

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Meninjies

36
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The outermost protective layer covering the brain which contains many blood vessels and nerves and is attached to the skull

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Dura Mater

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The middle protective layer covering the brain which is where like in structure and it’s function is basically unknown to scientists

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Arachnoid mater

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The innermost protective layer covering the brain which contains many blood vessels and nerves and is attached directly to the brain

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Pia mater

39
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What system creates a memory of good and bad experiences

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Limbic system

40
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What is an enlarged continuation of the spinal cord with white matter on the outside and gray matter on the inside the gray matter relays acending impulses and acts as a control center

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Medulla Oblongata

41
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Is responsible for waking and sleeping, Coma occurs if not working

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Reticular formation

42
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Is located between cerebral hemispheres mostly gray matter surrounds the third ventricle is the most superior region of the brain stem

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Diencephalon

43
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Maintains homeostasis is a link between nervous system and the endocrine system is a part of the diencephalon

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Hypothalamus

44
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Is the relay station for sensory impulses is part of the diencephalon

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Thalamus

45
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Is a control center of the medulla Oblongata sends impulses that regulate rate rhythm and depth of breathing

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Respiratory center

46
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Is the control center medulla Oblongata of the it sends impulses to heart to increase or decrease rate

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Cardiac center

47
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Is a control center of the medulla Oblongata it sends contracting or dilating impulses to smooth muscles with in the blood vessels

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Vaso motor center

48
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A center for nerve pathways if the area is damage it is difficult to remain alive

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Brainstem

49
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A dorsal portion that relays imposes between cerebrum and medulla Oblongata and a ventral portion that relays impulses between cerebrum and cerebellum

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Pons

50
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Middle area of the brainstem it contains bundles of nerve fibers that doing the cerebral cortex and for parts of the brainstem

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Mid brain

51
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Medulla Oblongata sends this message that will cause the blood vessels to contract

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Vaso constriction

52
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Medulla Oblongata Sends a message for which will cause the blood vessels to dilate

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Vaso dilation

53
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The link to the endocrine system they secrete hormones and are part of the diencephalon

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Pineal and pituitary glands

54
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3 parts of the brain and what’s why do

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Cerebellum-balance
Cerebrum-controls/interprets senses voluntary movements
Brain stem- life lol

55
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Cerebrum outer layer

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Cerebral cortex

56
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Surface area of the brain is increased by folds, or

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Convolutions

57
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Bridge of nerve fibers that connects the 2 halves of the cerebrum

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Carpus Collosum

58
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Outer layer of the cerebellum

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Cerebellar Cortex

59
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Areas of the brain stem top to bottom

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Diencephalon
Midbrain
Pons
Medulla Oblongata

60
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Relay station for sensory impulses found in diencephalon

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Thalamus

61
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Found in diencephalon maintains homeostasis

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Hypothalamus

62
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Direct link to the endocrine system

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Pituitary and pineal glands

63
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Relay station from the lower brain stem to the cerebral cortex

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Midbrain

64
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Has grey mater in the inside and white matter on the outside

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Medulla Oblongata

65
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Making it the head/brain

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Cephalization

66
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Hollow cavities are filled with

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CSF

67
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Where doctors withdraw fluid from the central canal of the spinal cord

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Spinal tap

68
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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges

69
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Functional regions.

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Motor cortex-voluntary movement

70
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Where most voluntary movements are controlled

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Primary motor

71
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Functional region that interprets the senses

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Sensory Cortex

72
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5 major areas

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Smell visual taste auditory cutaneous

73
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Controls higher level thinking

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Association cortex

74
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Main area that controls higher level thinking

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General interpretive area

75
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Fluid filled cavity that connects the third and fourth ventricles

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Cerebral aqueduct

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