Unit 4 Lecture 29 Flashcards
Define necleus
Cluster of neuronal cell bodies in the CNS
Define ganglion
Cluster of neuronal cell bodies in the PNS
Define tract
a bundle of axons in the CNS
Define Nerve
a bundle of axons in the PNS
What are the 4 major parts of the brain?
- Cerebrum 2. Diencephalon 3. Cerebellum 4. Brain Stem
3 parts of the diencephalon
- Thalamus 2. Hypothalamus 3. Epithalamus
Organization of thalamus
made of 7 groups of nuclei (cluster of cells bodies in CNS)
Function of thalamus
- relay station for sensory and motor information
- interprets touch (temperature, pain and pressure)
- Forms walls of 3rd ventricle
Organization of hypohalamus
- Inferior to thalamus
- Has 12 nuclei in 4 main regions
- Link between nervous system and endocrine system
Functions of hypothalamus
Maintains homeostasis through the autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland
- controls body temp and metabolism
Location of epithalamus
Superior and posterior to thalamus
What are the 2 parts of the epithalamus?
Pineal Gland and the habenular nuclei
Functions of the pineal gland
Makes melatonin (sleep) and rest body for next day
Functions of habenular nuclei
Emotional responses to odors
Functions of cerebellum
Receives signals to COORDINATE MOVEMENT and REGULATE POSTURE and BALANCE
What are the 3 regions of the brain stem?
midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata