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16 Cards in this Set
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Components of Diencephalon |
Thalamus, hypothalamus, subthalamus, and optic tract |
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Hypothalamus |
Mediates endocrine(hormone) / metabolic states Epithalamus |
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Epithalamus |
Diurnal/autonomic body functions |
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Subthalamus |
Motor functions |
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Optic tract |
Anterior extension of diencephalon |
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Thalamus |
Consists of multiple nuclei Sensory relay to cortex Speech/language functions Massa imtermedia;thalamic adhesion |
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Massa intermedia; thalamic adhesion |
Connect r/l thalami Present in 70-80% of people |
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Medial nuclear complex |
Mood, emotion, cognition, personality |
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Lateral nuclear complex |
Sensory integration |
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Ventral nuclear complex |
Motor integration/coordination Sensory relay |
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Pulvinar |
Language, visual reflexes |
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Lateral geniculate body |
Relay for visual system |
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Medial geniculate body |
Relay for auditory system |
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Hypothalamus |
Functions Autonomic-ANS endocrinic-hormones Regulatory-body temp, blood volume, intake, circadian rhythms Drive& emotion-connection to limbic system |
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Lesions |
Alter regulation function of: Temp ANS Diabetes insipidus(dilution & excretion of sugars) Thirst response Obesity/anorexia |
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Nearby structures to hypothalamus |
Optic chiasm, infundibular stem, hypophysis(pituitary gland) |
