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a non-invasive way to stimulate neurons in targeted areas of the cortex

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TMS

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this has been widely used as treatment for Parkinson’s disease, seizure disorder, chronic pain, and possibly some psychiatric disorders

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Electrical Stimulation of the Brain called DBS

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neuroimaging techniques allow what?

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they allow us to see what is going in the brain as a whole

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2 common techniques to view brain structure are

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CT scan and MRI

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to see the activity of the living brain we can record the electrical activity of the cortex using a device called an

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electroencephalograph

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an EEG uses what to measure what?

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electrodes/waves

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this technique requires a helmet-like device that covers the head

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MEG

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how does PET differ from EEG and MEG?

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Positron emission tomography uses energy consumption or changes in blood oxygen levels to “view” activity

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this technique makes sort of a “movie” of the brain’s functioning

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fMRI

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name the 4 structures that make up the hindbrain

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medulla, pons, reticular formation & cerebellum

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what are the 2 swellings on the brain stem called?

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the medulla and the pons

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What part of the brain helps us ignore constant stimulants and keeps us alert and aroused?

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the RF

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what do the Pons and the RF have in common

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both are involved with arousal

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which structure is involved with dreaming?

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Pons

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breathing, heartbeat and swallowing are…

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life-sustaining functions handled by the medulla

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the cerebellum’s nickname is

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“little-brain”

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what brain structure is located at the base of the skull behind the pons?

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the cerebellum

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when you think of posture, muscle tone and balance, think of this hindbrain structure:

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the cerebellum

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afferent means

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sensory

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efferent means

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motor

21
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which nerves cross over in the Pons?

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sensory

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subcortical means

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“under” the cortex

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the limbic system is found in the inner margin of the upper brain and includes which structures?

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thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala and the cingulate cortex

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what structure is shaped like an almond?

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amygdala

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which structure sits below the thalamus?

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hypothalamus

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first brain dissecters thought this structure looks like a seahorse

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the hippocampus

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this is the primary cortical component of the limbic system implicated in ADHD

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cingulate cortex

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mnemonic means

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memory

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the brain weighs how many pounds?

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3 lbs

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how many neurons do we have?

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billions

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what other brain cells are instrumental in the central nervous system?

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glia and schwann

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info from the senses goes here first before higher parts of the brain to be registered into consciousness

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both thalamus and amydala

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another word for this structure is “relay center”

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thalamus

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what is the ONLY sense whose signals do NOT pass through the thalamus?

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smell

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this small but mighty structure regulates temp, hunger, thirst, sleep, waking, sexual activity, and emotions!

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hypothalamus

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this structure helps form long term memories before they are stored

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hippocampus

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ACh is involved with muscle control as well as

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memory

38
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What is called when a person is immune to pain?

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Kluver-Bucy syndrome

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the brain is located in which part of the nervous system?

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central

40
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which structure in the limbic system controls the pituitary gland and therefore the regulation of hormones?

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hypothalamus

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in general, what 4 things are the limbic system in charge of?

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emotions, motivation, memory and learning

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