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Nervous System Part 2 Notes > THE BRAINSTEM, MESENCEPHALON, AND DIENCEPHALON ----- Diencephalon > Flashcards

THE BRAINSTEM, MESENCEPHALON, AND DIENCEPHALON ----- Diencephalon Flashcards

1
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Between midbrain and cerebrum

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Diencephalon

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Hunger, thirst, and satiety sensations—Controls food and water intake

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Hypothalamus

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(Epithalamus) is another name for?

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Pineal Body

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Cardiovascular regulation–Control of heart rate and vascular tone (works with medulla)

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Hypothalamus

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Controls sleep-wake cycle by measuring light and the production of serotonin and melatonin

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Pineal Body

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5
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May control onset of puberty

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Pineal Body

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APs from the eye and ear cannot be turned into visual or auditory information until the _________ sends them to the correct areas of the cerebrum

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thalamus

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7
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Between midbrain and cerebrum

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Diencephalon

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8
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Sensory Relay Center

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Thalamus

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Temperature regulation–Vasodilation/vasoconstriction, shivering, sweating

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Hypothalamus

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10
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Whart are the parts of Diencephalon?

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Thalamus

Pineal Body (Epithalamus)

Hypothalamus

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As the Autonomic Control Center, the __________ is in
charge of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve effects on the body.

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hypothalamus

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Major Autonomic Control Center

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Hypothalamus

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Water and electrolyte balance–
Dehydration causes release of the hormone ADH, which causes the kidneys to save
water in the body by reducing urine production.

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Hypothalamus

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Cardiovascular regulation–Control of heart rate and vascular tone (works with medulla)

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Hypothalamus

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Digestive regulation–Peristaltic movements (smooth muscle contraction)

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Hypothalamus

17
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Pituitary gland regulation–Controls the release of pituitary hormones, making it the command center for all body functions—esp. growth, metabolism, &
reproduction. I.e., control center for endocrine system

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Hypothalamus

Nervous System Part 2 Notes (23 decks)

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