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Brain Structures

Structures across divisions of the brain

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Parts of the cerebrum and the diencephalon form a wishbone-shaped group of structures called the WHAT system? Limbic system
Because of the types of responses when the limbic system is stimulated, (pleasure, rage) it is also called the WHAT? Emotional brain
The reticular formation is a special mass of gray matter. It has both a WHAT and WHAT function? Sensory, motor
The reticular formation's primary motor function is to regulate WHAT tone? Muscle (mild state of contraction while body at rest)
The reticular formation also allows the WHAT to track an object? Eyes
The reticular formation also sends signals to the muscles that control WHAT and WHAT? Breathing and swallowing
The reticular formation is also concerned with the process whereby the brain learns to ignore WHAT background information? Repetitive
A portion of the reticular formation called the reticular activating system (RAS) is concerned with the WHAT-WHAT cycle? Sleep, wake
Signals passing up to the cerebral cortex from the reticular activating system (RAS) stimulate us, keeping us WHAT and tuned in. Awake
Diminished activation of the reticular activating system produces WHAT, a state from which one can be aroused. Sleep
This is a hyporesponsive state with several stages ranging from light to deep related to the reticular activating system. Coma
Name the two types of sleep. Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM)
NREM has how many stages of sleep that progress from light to deep. In a typical 8 hour sleep the person regularly cycles through the various stages. Four stages
Most WHAT occurs during REM sleep? Dreaming
What type of sleep is characterized by fluctuating blood pressure, respiratory rate and rhythm, and pulse rate? REM sleep
Name the three categories of memory. Immediate, short term and long term memory
Immediate memory lasts a few WHAT? Seconds
Short term memory lasts from a few WHAT to a few WHAT? Seconds, hours
Long term memories can last how long? years, decades, lifetime
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