Neuro (03.25) Forebrain Anatomy & Limbic System Flashcards
what 4 things make up the diencephalon?
- epithalamus
- thalamus
- hypothalamus
- subthalamus
the pineal gland is part of the _____ and secretes ____ which is secreted during darkness and used to regulate ____-____ ____
- epithalamus
- melatonin
- sleep-wake cycles
paired structure near the base of the pineal gland
habenula
what are the two major inputs of the habenula?
- stria medullaris
- limbic input
what is the output of the habenula?
habenulointerpeduncular tract
the thalamus is the relay center for all senses except what?
olfaction
what division of the thalamus have a dorsal tier and a ventral tier
lateral division
what three things compose the dorsal tier of the lateral division of the thalamus
- lateral dorsal
- lateral posterior
- pulvinar
what four things compose the ventral tier of the lateral division of the thalamus?
- ventral anterior
- ventral lateral
- ventral posterior
- medial and lateral geniculates
what are the subdivisions of thalamic nuclei defined by?
internal medially lamina
what subdivision of the thalamus is the largest?
lateral
all thalamic nuclei (except reticular) consist of what two things?
- projection neurons (provide OUTPUT from thalamus)
- interneurons (small and INHIBITORY)
what are the two types of thalamic INPUTS?
- specific inputs
- regulatory inputs
type of thalamic input that conveys info of thalamic nucleus passes on nearly directly to cortex (or other places)
specific inputs
type of thalamic inputs in which the thalamic nucleus contributes to the info it receives before it is passed to the cortex
regulatory inputs
what are the three types of thalamic nuclei?
- relay
- association
- intralaminar
type of thalamic nuclei that directly projects the info it receives to an area of cortex (ex somatosensory cortex)
relay nuclei
type of thalamic nuclei that receive specific inputs from association cortex (ex. prefrontal cortex) and project back
association nuclei
*how you know that an animal that quacks is a duck
type of thalamic nuclei that receive distinct set of specific inputs (basal ganglia, limbic structures) and projects to cortex, basal ganglia, and limbic structures
intralaminar and midline nuclei
only type of thalamic nuclei that has no projections to cortex
reticular nuclei
what are the two inputs of reticular nucleus?
- cortex
- thalamus
what is the output of reticular nuclei?
inhibitory axons to thalamus
thalamic nucleus that is a relay nucleus for hearing
medial geniculate
thalamic nucleus that is a relay nucleus for vision
lateral geniculate
thalamic nucleus that is a sensory relay nucleus for the face
ventral posterior medial
thalamic nucleus that is a sensory relay nucleus for the body
ventral posterior lateral
thalamic nucleus that are motor relay nuclei
- ventral anterior
- ventral lateral
thalamic nucleus that is a relay nucleus for the limbic system
anterior
thalamic nucleus that is a component of the reticular activating system
intralaminar
VPL and VPM are used in the ____ relay nuclei
sensory
VA and VL are used in the ____ relay nuclei
motor
anterior and LD are used in the ____ relay nuclei
limbic