Neuroanatomy Flashcards
Basic Anatomy and Physiology for the Nervous System
What is the function of the Body of Fornix?
To connect the hippocampus to the rest of the brain
What is the function of the Cerebrum?
Coordinates movement and regulates temperature
What is the function of the Cerebellum?
Balance
What are the three components of the Brainstem?
Midbrain, Pons and Medulla
What are the jobs of the Midbrain?
Has various jobs
What is the job of the Pons?
Connects cerebellum to brain stem
What is the job of the Medulla?
Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Breathing
What is the job of the Corpus Callosum?
It connects left and right hemispheres
What is the Cerebral Cortex?
Wrinkly outer layer of brain
What does the Frontal Lobe do?
Makes cognitive function and personality
What does the Parietal Lobe do?
Receives everything related to senses (except for vision)
What is the Temporal Lobe responsible for?
Hearing and Memories
What is the Occipital Lobe responsible for?
Vision
What does the Sensory Cortex do?
Intakes sensory information
What does the motor cortex do?
It regulates voluntary movement
What is Wernicke’s Area responsible for?
Comprehension
What is Broca’s Area responsible for?
Speech
What is the Limbic System responsible for?
Emotions and Behaviours
What is the Thalamus responsible for?
Messaging the rest of the body
What is the Hypothalamus responsible for?
Basic Instincts
What is the Amygdala responsible for?
Emotional Memory
What is the Hippocampus responsible for?
Long Term Memory
What is the Reticular Formation responsible for?
Circadian Rhythm
What does the CNS stand for, and what are its components?
Central Nervous System; Brain and Spinal Cord
What does the PNS stand for, and what are its components?
Peripheral Nervous System; Nerves
What are the 3 types of Nerves?
Autonomic, Motor, and Sensory
What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System responsible for?
Resting and Conserving Energy
What is the Sympathetic Nervous System responsible for?
Fight or Flight
