The CNS Flashcards
1
Q
epithalamus, thalamus, hypothalamus, retina, ciliary body, iris, vitreous humor, and CN 2
A
Diencephalon
2
Q
filled with CSF, line with ependymal fluid, and connected to one another + to central canal of spinal cord
A
Ventricles of Brain
3
Q
“island”; makes us who we are –> basic emotions
A
insula
4
Q
“Lid”
A
operculum
5
Q
Three types of functional areas
A
motor areas, sensory areas, association areas
6
Q
speech production
A
Broca’s area
7
Q
involved in understanding written + spoken language; can understand what others are saying, but others can’t understand them
A
Wernicke’s Aphasia
8
Q
Thalamic Function
A
gateway to cerebral cortex; sorts, edits,and relays ascending input
9
Q
Hypothalamus Function
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controls ANS –> BP, heart rate, GI mobility, pupil size; physical response to emotions
