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What are the 4 major parts of the brain
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1. Brain stem
2. Cerebellum (2nd largest part) 3. Diencephalon 4. Cerebrum (Largest part) |
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What are the parts of the brain stem
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1. Medulla Oblongata
2. Pons 3. Midbrain |
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WHat are parts of diencepholon
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1. Hypothalmus
2. Thalamus 3. Epithalamus |
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Define Cerebrospinal fluid and its 3 basic functions
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CSF is a clear colorless fluid that protects the rbain and spinal cord from chemical and physical injuries.
Its 3 functions are 1. Mechanical Portection 2. Homestatic function 3. Circulation |
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What are the principal parts of the cerebrum
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Cerebrum (AKA the seat of intelligence) consists of folds (gyri) and grooves (fissures). Sulci are shallow grooves
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What are the lobes of the cerebrum
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1.Frontal
2. Parietal 3. Temporal 4. Occiputal |
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Define the Limbic System
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Called the emotional brain, functions in memeory and emotional behavior
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What is the functional organization of the Cerebral Cortex
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1Sensory
2Motor 3Association |
