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Anat-The Brain

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four major parts of the brain   brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum  
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function/location of brainstem   connects spinal cord to the brain  
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parts of the brainstem   medulla oblongata, pons, mesencephalon  
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location of medulla oblongata   connects to the spinal cord (continuation of it??)  
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location of pons   swelling on the anterior side of the brainstem  
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location of mesencephalon   deep, connects brainstem and human brain (the rest of the brain)  
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nucleus   concentration/collection of neuron cell bodies in the CNS that carries out a particular function  
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function of medulla oblongata   regulates heart rate, blood vessel diameter, respiration, and swallowing and reflexive actions: vomiting, hiccupping, coughing, and sneezing  
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function of pons   "bridge", connects brain's parts so that action potentials can flow  
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nucleus of pons   sleep and respiratory center-- can influence the respiratory nucleus in the medulla  
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mesencephalon   midbrain  
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mesencephalon function #1   integral part of auditory pathway in the CNS (runs from inner ear to cerebrum)  
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mesencephalon function #2   produces a dopamine hormone that stimulates muscles to stop them from contracting, damage to this area can cause Parkinson's  
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cerebellum structure/appearance   cauliflower-shaped, contains 50% of the neurons of the brain even though it's a small structure  
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cerebellum function   involved in control of balance, posture (receives positional information to maintain balance and posture), locomotion, and fine motor coordination producing smooth, flowing movements  
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cerebellum function example   playing the piano properly VS. banging on the keys with your fist-- adds details to signals from the brain (play the piano) and coordinates awareness of position and necessary adjustments  
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components of diencephalon   thalamus (walls), epithalamus (posterior wall), and hypothalamus (floor)  
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diencephalon structure   surrounds a cavity, tissue is the walls, floor, etc.  
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thalamus structure   largest part of the diencephalon  
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thalamus function #1   most sensory information projects here before going to the cerebrum (except for olfaction-- goes directly to the cerebrum)  
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thalamus function #2   filters the sensory information (ex. filters out background noise when having a conversation in a noisy room)  
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thalamus function #3   influences mood and actions such as fear, anger, or rage  
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major structure epithalamus   pineal gland (endocrine)  
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pineal gland function   may influence the sleep-wake cycle (Circadian rhythm) by producing melatonin which induces sleepiness  
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hypothalamus function #1   ANS control  
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hypothalamus function #2   endocrine control (pituitary gland is an anterior extension of the hypothalamus); regulates growth, maturity of sexual organs, metabolic rate, and reproduction  
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hypothalamus function #3   muscle control (Ex. shivering, swallowing)  
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hypothalamus function #4   temperature regulation (shivering and sweating)  
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hypothalamus function #5   regulation of food and water intake, "hungry" and "thirsty" signals go here  
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hypothalamus function #6   emotions: anger, aggression, fear, pleasure, contentment, sex drive, orgasm  
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hypothalamus function #7   regulation of sleep-wake cycle, controls the production of melatonin by the pineal gland  
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cerebrum hemispheres (halves)   right and left  
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cerebrum lobes   frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal (all under corresponding bones), and insula (deep, can't see it externally)  
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cerebrum function   center for cognition, intelligence, individuality, memory, foresight, emotions, muscular control, interpretation of sensory data, and understanding of the world  
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gyrus   fold  
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sulcus   groove  
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meninges   connective tissue membranes that surround the brain and are continuous with those of the spinal cord  
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superficial meninx   dura mater  
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middle meninx   arachnoid mater  
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deep meninx   pia mater  
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dura mater structure   has sinuses for blood to circulate  
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pia mater location   bound tightly to the brain  
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subdural space function   contains serous fluid  
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subarachnoid space function   contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)  
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epidural space function   NOTHING!! dura mater basically contacts the skull bones  
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ventricles   cavity spaces in the brain that connect with each other and the central canal of the spinal cord (ventricles are derived from here)  
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central canal   tiny hole in the center of the spinal cord  
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ventricle names   lateral ventricles (2), third ventricle, fourth ventricle  
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fourth ventricle location   between cerebellum and pons (in brainstem)  
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lateral ventricles location/structure   one in each hemisphere, c-shaped/horseshoe shaped  
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third ventricle location/structure   really thin space in the diencephalon, connected to each of the lateral ventricles  
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choroid plexuses location   extensions in the walls of ventricles  
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choroid plexuses function   filter and alter fluid from blood to make CSF, which fills the ventricles and other parts of the brain and spinal cord in the subarachnoid space  
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CSF characteristics   similar to serum (formed from blood fluid) with most of the proteins removed  
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CSF function #1   bathes the brain and spinal cord  
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CSF function #2   provides a protective cushion around the CNS, absorbs some impact energy  
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CSF function #3   provides some nutrients (such as glucose) to CNS tissues  
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production of CSF   produced by ependymal cells in the ventricles of the brain  
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the brain receives _________________ of blood pumped by the heart   15-20%  
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arteries through which brain receives blood   right and left internal carotid arteries (through the carotid canal) and right and left vertebral arteries (through the foramen magnum)  
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results of several minutes of interruption to blood flow to the brain   unconsciousness and irreversible brain damage  
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corpus callosum   connects the left and right hemispheres of the cerebrum  
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