Physiology of the Nervous Sytem Flashcards
Fictionally the brain is divided into the
- Forebrain( Diencephalpn & Cerebrum)
- Cerebellum
- Brain Stem.
Brain stem is made up of
Medulla oblongata& Pons
The Brain stem helps in?
These are centres that control many life processes such as breathing, circulation and other activities of the skeletal muscle.
What is the function of the cerebellum?
maintaining proper positioning of the body in space and subconscious co-ordination of motor activity.
True or false ;signals from the balanced organs, auditory and visual systems are integerated in the cerebellum and the information is used to orient an animal relative to its surroundings.
True
The forebrain is divided into the
It is divided into diencephalon and cerebrum.
……. Houses the hypothalamus and Thalamus
The diencephalon
What is the function if the hypothalamus
The hypothalamus controls many homeostatic functions which are important in maintaining the stability of the internal milieu
True or False.
Thalamus performs more primitive sensory processing and is a relay station for almost all necessary inputs and for some outgoing commands.
True
The cerebrum caps the inner core that houses the
basal nuclei.
The highest and most complex integrating area of the brain is the …..
Cerebrum
The thing outside layer covering the grey matter is is called the…….
Cerebrum
It covers a thick central core called the …….
Cerebral medulla
True or false
The basal nuclei are found deep within the grey matter.
False The basal nuclei are found deep within the white matter.
What is a reflex?
A reflex is a subconscious activity. Which can be internal or external.e.g vomiting
