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Anatomy Chapter 16

The Brain

Lateral Ventricle Functions Produce, store, and Circulate cerebrospinal fluid
True or False. The Hypothalamus is apart of the diencephalon. True
What are the three structures if the diencephalon Hypothalamus, Thalamus, and Pineal gland
What hormone is does the pineal gland secrete? Melatonin
List two functions of the thalamus. Acts as a relay states between the cerebrum and the rest of the nervous system. Also plays a role in learning and memory.
True or False. The pituitary gland is apart of the nervous system False
What is the function of the Basal Ganglia? Regulate body movements by processing sensory input from the cerebral cortex
What is another name for the Cingulate Gyrus? Limbic Lobe
What is the function of the cingulate Gyrus? Increase surface area of cerebrum, increase number of cerebral neurons/gray matter
True or false. The Arbor Vitae is a parts of the cerebellum True
True or false. The cerebral cortex and Cerebrum are the same thing. False
What is the cerebral cortex? Processes information, controls movement, handles complex behaviors, memory, and language.
True or false. The cerebral cortex and Meninges are similar in function False. The cerebral cortex involves information processing while the Meninges protect the brain.
What are the three layers of the meninges? From outermost to innermost: Dura mater, Arachnoid mater, pia mater.
Functions of the cerebellum Fine tunes body movements and manages balance and posture
List the structures that make up the brain stem Medulla, pons, and midbrain
Frontal Lobe functions
Parietal Lobe functions
Occipital Lobe functions
Temporal Lobe functions
How is Cerebral Spinal Fluid circulated ? Lateral Ventricles>Third Ventricle>Fourth Ventricle>Subarachnoid Space>Spinal Cord & Brain Surface >Arachnoid Granulations>Venous Blood
What is the origin of Cerebral Spinal Fluid? Produced by the Choroid Plexus
Function of Cerebral Spinal Fluid Protections (shock absorption)
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