Week 2: Brain regions associated with Pain Flashcards
1
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What is the role of the Premotor/motor cortex
A
Organise and prepare movements
2
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What is the role of the cingulate cortex?
A
Concentration
3
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What is the role of the prefrontal cortex?
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Problem solving, memory
4
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What is the role of the amygdala?
A
Fear, fear conditioning, addiction
5
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What is the role of the sensory cortex?
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Sensory discrimination
6
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What is the role of the hypothalamus/thalamus?
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Stress response, autonomic regulation, motivation
7
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What is the role of the cerebellum?
A
Movement and cognition
8
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What is the role of the hippocampus?
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Memory, spatial cognition, fear conditioning
9
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What is the role of the spinal cord?
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Gating from the periphery?
10
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