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the Limtopbic system
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controls emotions such as fear, happiness. It is closely related to memory and smell
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the reticular formation
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network of all kinds of different pathways in the brain
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what does the reticular formation control?
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It controls the actiivity level of the cerebrum and filters out 99% of sensory impulses. also controls awakeness
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optic tracts
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carry vision impulses from optic chiasm through tahalmus to occipital cortex
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optic chiasm
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cross over of fibers, sorts vision impulses and sends them down the optic tract.
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what is the optic chiasm responsible for?
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depth perception and avoidance of double vision
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optic nerves
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carry vision impulses from the eye to the optic chiasm
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pituitary gland-anterior part
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"master" gland of endocrine system and controls other glands
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pituitary gland-posterior part
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contains two hormones called oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
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pineal gland
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controls daily rhythms of people: sleepiness, drowniness, awakness and is controled by hormone called melatonin which is made in pineal gland
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