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The entire surface of the cerebral hemisphere is made of elevated ridges of tissue called ______
The entire surface of the cerebral hemisphere is made of elevated ridges of tissue called ______
gyrus/gyri
Fissures divide the cerebrum into ______
Fissures divide the cerebrum into ______
lobes
The primary motor area of the cerebrum sends impulses to ______ muscles
The primary motor area of the cerebrum sends impulses to ______ muscles
skeletal
Broca’s area in the cerebrum is involved in our ability to ______
Broca’s area in the cerebrum is involved in our ability to ______
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The gustatory area in the cerebrum is responsible for ______
The gustatory area in the cerebrum is responsible for ______
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The outer layer of the cerebrum, composed mostly of neuron cell bodies, is known as ______ matter
The outer layer of the cerebrum, composed mostly of neuron cell bodies, is known as ______ matter
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The lowest part of the brain stem that merges into the spinal cord is the __________.
The lowest part of the brain stem that merges into the spinal cord is the __________.
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The reticular formation is a diffuse mass of gray matter along the brain stem involved in motor control of visceral organs and houses the __________ system.
The reticular formation is a diffuse mass of gray matter along the brain stem involved in motor control of visceral organs and houses the __________ system.
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The ________ helps regulate the functions and processes of the brain and body, providing involuntary coordination of body movements.
The ________ helps regulate the functions and processes of the brain and body, providing involuntary coordination of body movements.
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Damage to the reticular formation can result in permanent unconsciousness known as __________.
Damage to the reticular formation can result in permanent unconsciousness known as __________.
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The cerebellum sends messages to initiate appropriate corrective measures to maintain __________ of body movements.
The cerebellum sends messages to initiate appropriate corrective measures to maintain __________ of body movements.
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A condition called ataxia occurs when the cerebellum is damaged, characterized by clumsy and disorganized __________.
A condition called ataxia occurs when the cerebellum is damaged, characterized by clumsy and disorganized __________.
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_______ matter Fiber tracts inside the gray matter Example: corpus callosum connects two hemispheres of the cerebrum
_______ matter Fiber tracts inside the gray matter Example: corpus callosum connects two hemispheres of the cerebrum
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Basal nuclei – also known as basal ganglia these are internal islands of ______ matter
Basal nuclei – also known as basal ganglia these are internal islands of ______ matter
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Diencephalon/ Interbrain Sits on top of the brain stem Enclosed by the cerebral ______ Made of three structures: a.Thalamus b.Hypothalamus c.Epithalamus
Diencephalon/ Interbrain Sits on top of the brain stem Enclosed by the cerebral ______ Made of three structures: a.Thalamus b.Hypothalamus c.Epithalamus
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______ Surrounds/ encloses the third ventricle of the brain The relay station for sensory impulses Transfers impulses to the correct part of the cortex for localization and interpretation of sensation.We can recognize whether the sensation maybe pleasant of unpleasant
______ Surrounds/ encloses the third ventricle of the brain The relay station for sensory impulses Transfers impulses to the correct part of the cortex for localization and interpretation of sensation.We can recognize whether the sensation maybe pleasant of unpleasant
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______ Under the thalamus Makes up the floor of the diencephalon Important autonomic nervous system center Helps regulate body temperature Controls water balance Regulates metabolism
______ Under the thalamus Makes up the floor of the diencephalon Important autonomic nervous system center Helps regulate body temperature Controls water balance Regulates metabolism
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______ An important part of the limbic system or emotional visceral brain The center for many drives and emotions like thirst, appetite, sex, pain and pleasure It regulates the pituitary gland which is attached to the hypothalamus Produces 2 hormones of its own
______ An important part of the limbic system or emotional visceral brain The center for many drives and emotions like thirst, appetite, sex, pain and pleasure It regulates the pituitary gland which is attached to the hypothalamus Produces 2 hormones of its own
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