THE DIENCEPHALON (Thalami & Basal Ganglia), BRAINSTEM and CEREBELLUM Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 structures that makes up the diencephalon?
A
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Subthalamus
Epithalamus
2
Q
What is the function of the thalamus?
A
Carries all of the sensory information to the cerebral cortex (expect smell)
3
Q
What structures make up the basal ganglia?
A
Caudate nucleus globus pallidus putamen claustrum Amygdala
4
Q
What is the function of the subthalamus?
A
Aids in controling motor information
5
Q
What is the function of the epithalamus?
A
Processes the sense of smell and emotional response and regulates sleep/wake cycle
6
Q
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
A
Processes information associated with the sense of smell and emotions. Regulates hormones, controls autonomic nervous system (ANS) - body temp, thirst, hunger, mood, sleep, sex drive
7
Q
What structures make up the brain stem?
A
medulla, pons, midbrain
