Neuro: Fine-Tuning Flashcards
What movement in babies is controlled by the red nucleus
Babies crawling
What movement in normal adults is controlled by the red nucleus
Arms swinging while walking
What body part does the red nucleus mainly have a control over
The hands
What nuclei does the red nucleus project to the cerebellum via
The inferior olivary complex
What two neuropeptide transmitters are used during cell damage
Bradykinin
Prostaglandin
What nucleus in the hypothalamus is responsible for satiety
Tuberal Tuna
What nucleus in the hypothalamus is responsible for recollective memory
Posterior (Cause it’s in the PAST)
What nucleus is responsible for circadian rhythm regulation
Suprachiasmatic (Because the optic chiasm is used in vision and we have none when we’re sleeping)
What is explicit memory
Long-term memory
What are the two main types of explicit memory
Episodic and semantic
Define episodic memory
Previously on..
Stores specific personal experiences
Define Semantic memory
Factual information recalling
Define Implicit memory
Memory acquired unconsciously + affects thought and behaviour
What are axons of the corticospinal tract mainly found - Lateral or anterior corticospinal tract
Lateral - 90%
So the lateral corticospinal tract is the main one.
Define Psychological stress
A state of emotional or mental strain that arises from emotional or physical tension from adverse or demanding circumstances where an individual feels the demand exceeds their adaptive capacity
Define acute stress
This is normal stress - In response to a novel circumstance which is experienced as a danger
Define chronic stress
Arises from continued exposure to threatening or dangerous situations, especially those that can’t be controlled
What is the role of Baum’s loop
Travel’s through parietal lobe and carries SUPERIOR part of visual field
What is the role of Meyer’s loop
Travel’s through the temporal lobe and carries INFERIOR part of the visual field
