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The Cerebral Cortex Flashcards

1
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Layers of the cerebrum

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Cerebral cortex
White matter
Deep nuclei

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During embryonic development, what gives rise to the cerebrum?

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The telencephalon, the first brain vesicle

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What is the outermost layer of gray
matter, making up the superficial aspect of the
cerebrum?

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The Cerebral Cortex

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How thick is the cerebral cortex?

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2 – 5mm thick

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What is the surface area of the cerebral cortex?

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Total area of one-quarter of a square meter

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How many neurons are within the cerebral cortex?

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100 billion neurons

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Types of neurons within the cerebral cortex, based on morphological shapes

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  • Granular
  • Fusiform
  • Pyramidal
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Function of granular cells of the cerebral cortex

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Intracortical processing of incoming sensory signals

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Function of pyramidal and fusiform cells of the cerebral cortex

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Almost all output fibers from the cortex

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Types of neurons within the cerebral cortex, based on their processes

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Nerve bodies of multipolar neurons

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Cerebral cortex + Thalamus =

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The Thalamocortical system (by Guyton)

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Each cerebral hemisphere is divided into ___ lobes, corresponding roughly to their anatomical position

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4

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Lobes of each cerebral hemisphere

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  • Frontal lobe
  • Parietal lobe
  • Occipital lobe
  • Temporal lobe
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What are the sulci that separate the lobes of the cerebral cortex?

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  • Central sulcus (frontal from parietal)
  • Lateral sulcus (temporal from frontal and parietal)
  • Parieto-occipital sulcus (occipital from temporal and parietal)
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Which lobe is located deep to the frontal bone of

the skull?

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Frontal lobe

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Functions of the frontal lobe

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  • Speech
  • Personality
  • Abstract thought
  • Capacity to initiate and stop tasks
  • Concentration and Memory
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Cortical regions of the frontal lobe

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  • Pre-central area
  • Supplementary motor area
  • Frontal eye field
  • Pre-frontal cortex
  • Broca’s speech area
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What makes up the precentral area of frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex?

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The motor and premotor areas

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What is the area number of the motor area of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex according to Brodmann?

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Area 4

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Location of the motor area of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex

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Pre-central gyrus and paracentral lobule

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Representation of the motor area of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex

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Upside down

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Function of the motor area of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex

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Controls voluntary activities of the opposite half of body

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What is the area number of the pre-motor area of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex according to Brodmann?

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Area 6

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Location of the pre-motor area of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex

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Posterior parts of superior, middle, and inferior frontal gyri

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Function of the pre-motor area of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex

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Controls the extrapyramidal system

26
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Location of the supplementary motor area of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex

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Anterior to paracentral lobule

27
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Function of the supplementary motor area of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex

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Controls movement in contralateral limbs

28
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What is the area number of the frontal eye lid of the cerebral cortex according to Brodmann?

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Area 6, 8

29
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Location of the frontal eye lid of the cerebral cortext

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Posterior part of middle frontal pyrus

30
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Function of the frontal eye lid of the cerebral cortex

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Controls horizontal conjugate movements of the eyes

31
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What is the area number of the pre-frontal cortex of the cerebral cortex according to Brodmann?

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Area 9, 10, 11, 12

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Location of the pre-frontal cortex of the cerebral cortex

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The remaining large anterior part of frontal lobe

33
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Function of the pre-frontal cortex of the cerebral cortex of the cerebral cortex

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Controls emotion, concentration, attention, initiative and judgement, personality

34
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What is the area number of Broca’s speech area of the cerebral cortex according to Brodmann?

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Area 44, 45

35
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Location of Broca’s speech area of the cerebral cortex

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Pars triangularis and pars opercularis

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Function of Broca’s speech area of the cerebral cortex

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  • Formation of words
  • Stimulation of muscles of larynx, mouth, tongue, soft palate
  • Respiration
37
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Which hemisphere is Broca’s speech area?

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The left or dominant hemisphere (majority)

38
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Broca’s speech area is supplied by…

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…the middle cerebral artery

39
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Role of the parietal lobe

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  • Senses and integrates sensation(s)

- Spatial awareness and perception

40
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Proprioception is…

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Awareness of body/ body parts in space and in relation to each other

41
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Cortical regions of the parietal lobe

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  • Primary somesthetic/somatosensory area
  • Somesthetic association area
  • Secondary somesthetic area
  • Angular gyrus
  • Supramarginal gyrus
42
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What is the area number of the primary somesthetic/somatosensory area of the cerebral cortex according to Brodmann?

•
•Location - postcentral gyrus to post part of the paracentral lobule
•Somesthetic association area(area 5,7) –
•Location - superior parietal lobule (between sensory and visual areas) extending onto the medial surface of hemisphere
•Secondary somesthetic area(area 43) –
•Location - superior lip of post limb of lateral fissure
•Angular gyrus(area 39)
•Supramarginal gyrus(area 40)

A

Area 3,1,2

43
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Where is the primary somesthetic/somatosensory area of the cerebral cortex located?

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Postcentral gyrus to posterior part of the paracentral lobule

44
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What is Area 5,7 and which lobe is it located?

A

Somesthetic association area, in the parietal lobe

45
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Location of the somesthetic association area?

A

Superior parietal lobule (between sensory and visual areas) extending onto the medial surface of hemisphere

46
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What is Area 43 and on which lobe is it located?

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Secondary somesthetic area, parietal lobe

47
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Where is Area 43 located?

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The superior lip of posterior limb of lateral fissure

48
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Where the six cellular layers of the cerebral cortex in man?

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Molecular (plexiform) layer
External granular layer
External pyramidal layer
Internal granular layer
Internal pyramidal layer
Multiform (fusiform) layer
49
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Functions of the temporal lobe

A
  • Senses and integrates sensation(s)
  • Spatial awareness and perception
  • Proprioception
50
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What is proprioception?

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Awareness of body/ body parts in space and in relation to each other

51
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Cortical regions of the parietal lobe

A
  • Primary somesthetic/somatosensory area
  • Somesthetic association area
  • Secondary somesthetic area
  • Angular gyrus
  • Supramarginal gyrus
52
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What is the area number of the primary somesthetic/somatosensory area according to Brodmann?

A

Area 3,1,2

53
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Location of the primary somesthetic/somatosensory area

A

Post-central gyrus to posterior part of the paracentral lobule

54
Q

What is the area number of the somesthetic association area according to Brodmann?

A

Area 5,7

55
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Location of the primary somesthetic association area

A

Superior parietal lobule (between sensory
and visual areas) extending onto the medial surface of
hemisphere

56
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What is the area number of the secondary somesthetic area according to Brodmann?

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Area 43

57
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Location of the secondary somesthetic association area

A

Superior lip of post limb of lateral fissure

58
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What is the area number of the angular gyrus according to Brodmann?

A

Area 39

59
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What is the area number of the supramarginal gyrus according to Brodmann?

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Area 40

60
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Which part of the cerebral cortex is the site involved with processing of tactile and proprioceptive information?

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Primary somesthetic (somatosensory) cortex

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