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Nervous system 4
brain
Question | Answer |
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Cerebrospinal fluid | Plasma like fluid that fills the cavities of the CNS and surrounds the CNS externally, protects the brain and spinal cord |
Limbic system | Functional brain system involved in emotional response and memory formation |
Ventricles | Cavities in the brain which are filled with cerebrospinal fluid |
Insula | Lobe of the cerebral cortex that is buried in the lateral sulcus beneath the parietal, frontal, and temporal lobes. |
Parts of the brain stem | -Midbrain -Pons -Medula |
Hippocampus | Limbic system structure that plays a role in converting new information into long term memories |
Amygdala | The amygdala is an almond shaped mass of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes. This structure is important for determining emotional responses, especially those associated with fear. |