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Where is the basal ganglia and what are its three components? |
The basal ganglia is found as part of the telencephalon, and is made up of a collection of nuclei. It is found to be important in controlling movement and reward systems. It is made up of.. 1. Caudate Nucleus (striatum) 2. Putamen (striatum) 3. Globus Pallidus |
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What are the major structures of the limbic system? |
Limbic Cortex Hippocampus (part of temporal lobe, which is important for memory, spatial navigation) Amygdala Fornix Mamillary Bodies |
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What is the Diencephalon made up of? |
The thalamus (inner chamber) two lobes separated by Massa intermedia. The hypothalamus (under) |
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What are the functions of the thalamus? |
The thalamus receives info from and sends info to the cortex, acting like a relay |
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What are the function of the Hypothalamus? |
The hypothalamus controls the ANS and the endocrine system, responsible for automatic function such as breathing, or fight or flight. It is connected to the pituitary gland |
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What does the midbrain/mesencephalon contain? |
It contains the... 1. Tectum - "roof" 2. Tegmentum - "covering" |
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What are the functions of the tectum? |
It contains the superior colliculi (vision) and the inferior colliculi (hearing) |
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What are the functions of the tegmentum? |
It contains the reticular function (breathing), periaqueductal gray matter (pain), red nucleus (movement) and the substantia nigra. |
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What does the Hindbrain contain? |
It contains the... 1. Metencephalon "bridge" 2. Myelencephalon |
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What are the functions of the metencephalon? |
It is made up of Pons which controls sleep and arousal. It relays information from the cortex to the cerebellum. Also contains the cerebellum which is important for coordination of movement. |
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What are the functions of the myencephalon? |
It contains the medulla oblongata. This controls the regulation of the cardiovascular system, respiration, and skeletal muscle tonus. |
