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What is the largest part of the brain?
What connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres?
Corpus callosum
What is the function of the thalamus?
Relay sensation and motor signals to the cerebral cortex
The surface gray matter comprising each cerebral hemisphere is called the __________.
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Where are the vision centers located in the brain?
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What are the inward folds or depressions between the gyri called?
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The infundibulum connects the cerebellum to the thalamus.
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What is the role of the hypothalamus?
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What structure encircles the interthalamic adhesion?
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Match the brain structure with its function:
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The caudal-most portion of the brain stem is called the __________.
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Cerebrum is responsible for involuntary muscle movements.
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Which part of the brain is associated with hearing?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the nerve?
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What condition involves the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricles?
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The paired swelling in the brain that contains the visual reflex centers is called __________.
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What is the primary function of the pineal body?
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Meningitis is inflammation of the brain tissue.
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Study Notes
Brain Anatomy and Structures
- Cerebrum: Largest brain part, divided into two hemispheres; functions in higher brain activities, sensory interpretation, voluntary movements, and memory storage.
- Cerebral Hemispheres: Right and left hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum, facilitating communication.
- Corpus Callosum: Bundle of fibers connecting both hemispheres, enabling integrated cognitive function.
- Septum Pellucidum: A thin tissue sheet located ventrally to the corpus callosum.
- Cerebral Cortex: Outer gray matter layer of the cerebral hemispheres, involved in sensory and cognitive functions.
- Gyri: Outward folds on the cerebral surface that increase brain's surface area for greater cognitive capacity.
- Sulci: Inward folds that separate the gyri on the cerebral cortex.
- Transverse Fissure: Deep groove separating the cerebrum from the cerebellum.
- Longitudinal Fissure: Deep groove that separates the two cerebral hemispheres.
Ventricles and Fluid System
- Ventricles: Interconnected cavities within the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), communicating with the central canal and subarachnoid space.
- Lateral Ventricles: The largest ventricles located within each hemisphere.
- Third Ventricle: Encircles the interthalamic adhesion; located within the diencephalon.
Lobes and Functional Areas
- Lobes of the Brain: Each cerebral hemisphere is divided into four lobes, from frontal (motor functions) to occipital (vision), temporal (hearing), and parietal (sensory processing).
- Piriform Lobe: Related to the sense of smell, located just lateral to the pituitary gland.
Diencephalon Structures
- Diencephalon: Rostral part of the brain stem, includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.
- Thalamus: Masses that relay sensory signals to the cortex and regulate consciousness.
- Hypothalamus: Controls the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems; involved in memory and various bodily functions including temperature regulation.
- Epithalamus and Pineal Body: Regulates circadian rhythms and reproductive functions; pineal body secretes melatonin.
Brainstem and Connections
- Mesencephalon (Midbrain): Connects the diencephalon to the pons, housing visual and auditory reflex centers.
- Pons: Bridges the brain and spinal cord, involved in respiratory regulation.
- Medulla Oblongata: Connects to the spinal cord and contains vital centers for heart rate and breathing.
Cerebellum and Coordination
- Cerebellum: Located above the pons, involved in balance and coordination; has left and right hemispheres separated by the vermis.
- Arbor Vitae: White matter structure in the cerebellum, vital for communication within the cerebellar cortex.
Clinical Conditions
- Neuritis: Nerve inflammation affecting functionality.
- Hydrocephalus (Internal and External): Condition causing CSF accumulation either in the ventricles or subarachnoid space.
- Meningitis: Inflammation of protective membranes around the brain.
- Rabies: Can cause paralysis of throat muscles, affecting swallowing.
- Brachial Plexus Avulsion: Nerve damage resulting in limb dysfunction.
Other Important Structures
- Optic Chiasm: Formed by optic nerve; anatomical location important for vision processing.
- Infundibulum: Connecting stalk of the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus, involved in hormonal regulation.
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Test your knowledge of brain anatomy with these flashcards. Learn about the cerebrum and cerebral hemispheres, crucial components of the brain. These cards offer concise definitions to aid your understanding of brain functions and structures.
