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Neuroanatomy Flashcards

1
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What are the main anatomical structures of the brain?

A

Forebrain
Brainstem
Cerebellum

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What is in the forebrain? sub-structures

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Telencephalon (cerebrum) =
Cerebral cortex and subcortical structures
Diencephalon = Thalamus & hypothalamus

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What is in the Cerebral cortex?

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Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe

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What do the subcortical structures comprise of?

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Basal ganglia

Hippocampus

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5
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Which lobe is associated with visual processing and interpretation?

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Occipital lobe

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6
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Which neural structures comprise the basal ganglia?

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Caudate
Putamen
Globus pallidus

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Which region of the brain is responsible for producing precise and co-ordinated movement?

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Cerebellum

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8
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What region of the brain is locked in syndrome a result of?

a loss of blood circulation

A

Pons

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9
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What is the largest structure of the forebrain?

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The cerebrum

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10
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State the role of the frontal lobe

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Controls:

  • Voluntary movement
  • Behaviour
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State the role of the parietal lobe `

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Sensory processing and interpretation

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State the role of the occipital lobe

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Visual processing and interpretation `

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13
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State the role of the temporal lobe

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Auditory processing & interpretation

Memory

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14
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Name some functions of the hippocampus

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Major role in learning and memory

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15
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What can damage do the hippocampus have an effect on?

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An individuals ability to recall information

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16
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Name a function of the caudate putamen

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Plays a role in movement

  • Language
  • Speech articulation
  • Cognitive function
17
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Name some disorders associated with basal ganglia dysfunction?

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Huntingtons disease

Parkinsons

18
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State the structures in the diencephalon

A

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

19
Q

Name functions of the thalamus

A

Relay between sensory & motor systems and the cerebral cortex
Regulates consciousness & levels of arousal

20
Q

Functions of the hypothalamus?

A

Homeostasis

HPA axis control (‘fight or flight’)

21
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Dysfunctions of the hypothalamus?

A

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

22
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Midbrain functions

A

Control of eye movements

auditory and visual processing

23
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Pons functions

A

Relays motor information from cerebral hemispheres to the medulla, spinal cord and cerebellum

24
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Medulla oblongata functions

A

Cardiovascular and respiratory homeostasis

Reflexive actions

25
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What is the function of the cerebellum?

A

Maintains posture and balance

Produces precise and co-ordinated movement

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