Test Exam Flashcards
Which of the structures below is NOT a part of the mesencephalon (midbrain)?
pons
What is the name for a group of neurons that extend the entire thickness of the cerebral cortex and that are predominatly interconnectes through ventrical connections
cortical columns
Wat neuroanatomical termionology is used to undicate the direction FRONT-REAR?
anterior/ posterior
If one uses the term “sensorial homunculus” to what fact do you refer?
the fact that the representation of skin and body in the brain looks like a picture of a human being
A well known structure is the cingulate gyrus. In what part of the cerebral cortex is this structure located?
medial cortex
The midbrain is characterized by four “bumps” on its dorsal side. Two are crucial for visually orientating response. How are these visual bumps called?
superior colliculi
The abreviation “CSF” stands for what?
cerebrospinal fluid
Which telencephalic structure is most involved in memory formation?
medial temporal lobe
The brainstem is divided in several larger sections. Which of the structures below is such a brainstem section?
mesencephalon
In what brian structure is the central system located that reglates the level of vigilance?
brainstem
What does the term “dorsal” mean in neuroanatomy?
back side
What is the name of the organ that transfers brain signals into homone signals?
pituitary gland
Of which brain structure are basal ganglia a part?
Telencephalon
The corpus callosum connects ..?
left and right cerebral hemisphere
Which of the structures plays a central role in explicit or long-term memory
hippocampus
