Neuro 8 Flashcards
What does the pituitary do?
It is the output of the hypothalamus (hormonal)
What is unique about the pituitary?
It has two distinct types of tissue
What kind of tissue is the posterior pituitary?
Neural tissue → it is an extension of the brain
What kind of tissue is the anterior pituitary?
Endocrine tissue
Where are major hormones released from?
Posterior pituitary
What are the major hormones released from the posterior pituitary?
Oxytocin and vasopressin
What is the cerebrum in terms of size?
Largest part of the brain
What does the gray matter in the cerebrum include?
Cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, and limbic system
What is referred to as the seat of intelligence?
Cerebrum
Why is the cerebrum the seat of intelligence?
It carries the ability to read, write, imagine predict (higher processes)
What is the corpus callosum?
Connects the 2 hemispheres of the cerebrum
What’s the major job of the basal ganglia?
Regulating the initiation and termination of movement (thought → movement)
What is involved in learning and memory?
Hippocampus
Where is the hippocampus located?
Limbic system
What is considered the emotional brain
Lambic system
