Anatomy: Metencephalon Functions and Structure
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Diencephalon contains the ______ and hypothalamus

thalamus

Telencephalon contains the bulk of the symmetrical left and right cerebral ______

hemispheres

Inputs from most of our sensory systems converge on the ______, which then forwards the information on to the cerebral cortex for further processing

thalamus

Hypothalamus is a major regulatory center for such behaviors as eating, drinking, sex, biorhythms, and temperature ______

<p>control</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a complex collection of nuclei that runs along the midline of the brainstem from the medulla up into the midbrain.

<p>reticular formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

The pons lies immediately rostral to the ______.

<p>medulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cochlear nucleus receives information about ______.

<p>sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nuclei located within the pons are necessary for the production of ______ sleep.

<p>rapid-eye movement (REM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The red nucleus is located within the ______ formation in the brainstem

<p>reticular</p> Signup and view all the answers

The substantia nigra is closely connected with the basal ganglia of the ______

<p>forebrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

The superior colliculi receives input from the ______ nerves leaving the eye

<p>optic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The inferior colliculi is involved in ______ or audition

<p>hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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