The Brain and Cranial Nerves

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The posterior portion of the brain of the metencephalon, containing the cerebellar hemispheres;includes the arbor vitae,cerebellar nuclei, and cerebellar cortex

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Cerebellum

Question 1

The largest portion of the brain,composed of the cerebral hemispheres;includes the cerebral cortex,the basal nuclei,and the internal capsule

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Cerebrum

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The portion of the metencephalon that is anterior to the cerebellum

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Pons

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The most caudal of the brain regions, also called myelencecephalon

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Medulla oblongata

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A division of the brain that includes the epithalamus, thalamus, and hypothalamus.

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Diencephalon

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The midbrain;the region between the diencephalon and pons

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Mesencephalon

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One of the four-fluid filled chambers in the brain.

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Ventricles

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The isolation of the CNS from the general circulation;primarily the result of astrocyte regulation of capillary permeabilities

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Blood-brain barrier

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The floor of the dienecephlon; the region of the brain containing centers involved with the subconscious regulation of visceral functions,emotions,drives,and he coordination of neural and endocrine functions

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Hypothalamus

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A pair of expanded portions of the cerebrum covered in neural cortex

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Cerebellar hemispheres

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Link the cerebellum with the brain stem,diencephalon, cerebrum,and spinal cord and interconnect the two cerebellar hemispheres

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Cerebellar peduncles

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The group of nuclei and centers in the cerebrum and diencephalon that are involved with emotional states,memories,and behavioral drives

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Limbic system

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A prominent fold or ridge of neural cortex on the surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres

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Gyri

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A groove or furrow

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Sulci

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An elongate groove or opening

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Fissures

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Regulates the patterns of breathing and vocalization needed for normal speech

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Speech center

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A graphic record of the electrical activities of the brain

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Electroencephalogram

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Carry sensory information responsible for the sense of smell

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Olfactory nerves

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Carry visual information from special sensory receptors in the eyes

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Optic nerves

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The primary source of innervation for four of the extra-ocular muscles

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Oculomotor nerves

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The smallest cranial nerves,innervate the superior oblique muscles of the eyes

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Trochlear nerves

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The largest cranial nerve,are mixed nerves with ophthalmic,maxillary,and mandibular branches

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Trigeminal nerves

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Innervate the lateral rectus muscles

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Abducens nerves

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Are mixed nerves that control muscles of the scalp and face. The provide pressure sensations over the face and receive taste information from the tongue

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Facial nerves

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Monitors sensations of balance, position, and movement

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Vestibulocochlear nerves

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Are mixed nerves that innervate the tongue and pharynx and control the action of swallowing

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Glossopharyngeal nerves

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Mixed nerves that are vital to autonomic control of visceral function

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Vagus nerves

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Provide voluntary motor control over tongue movements

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Hypoglossal nerves