The Brain Stem Flashcards
1
Q
The brain stem is located superior to the _______.
A
SC
SPINAL CORD
2
Q
What does the brain stem consist of, from inferior to superior?
A
MEDULLA OBLONGATA (CAUDAL) \+ PONS (INTERMEDIATE) \+ MIDBRAIN (SUPERIOR)
3
Q
The brain stem contains both motor and __________ tracts.
A
SENSORY
4
Q
The pons helps control _____________ along with the medulla.
A
BREATHING
5
Q
The _____________ mediates auditory and visual reflexes.
A
MIDBRAIN
6
Q
Where is dopamine produced?
A
SUBSTANTIA NIGRA
7
Q
Name the large part of the brain stem consisting of small areas of loosely clustered nuclei and tracts?
A
RETICULAR FORMATION
8
Q
What is an involuntary response to a stimulus called?
A
REFLEX
9
Q
What can degeneration of the substantia nigra lead to?
A
PARKINSONS
