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What is the fx of the thalamus?
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major sensory relay center except for smell
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What is the fx of the hypothalamus?
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sleep-wake cycle, temperature regulation, agression, sex, hunger and thrist.
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What is the function of the amydala?
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Agression
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What is the function of the septum?
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moderately effects agression
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Name the subcortical structures
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Hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, septum, parts of the thalamus and parts of the frontal and temporal lobe.
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What is Kluver-Bucy Syndrome?
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Damage to the front of the temporal lobe and the amygdala = unusually sexual behavior or placidity.
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What does the brain stem consist of?
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Pons (upper) facial expression, sleep, resp, movement and cardio activity. Medulla (lower)
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What is the Reticular Activating System?
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A diffuse set of cells in the medulla, pons, hypothalmus and the hippo. It is a filter for incoming sensory info.
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