Development of Motor Pathways and Neurotransmitters in the Brain

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What is the main function of the cerebellum?

Coordinate muscle movements

Which brain structure is responsible for maintaining the body's homeostasis?

Hypothalamus

What role does the reticular formation play in states of consciousness?

Facilitate alertness and sleep

Which part of the brain is involved in controlling various functions such as sleep, respiration, and swallowing?

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

What does the pituitary gland do that earns it the nickname 'master gland'?

<p>Involved in multiple processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain structure connects the left and right hemispheres allowing communication between them?

<p>Corpus Callosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain is responsible for speaking fluently but nonsensically in split-brain patients?

<p>Wernicke's area</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain structure is classically known for its sensory relay roles and also plays a role in motor activity, emotion, memory, and arousal?

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

What is the primary function of Broca's area in split-brain patients?

<p>Responding in monosyllabic words</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are neurotransmitters stored in the brain?

<p>Synaptic knob</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first researcher to study patients with a split corpus callosum?

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

What is the main function of the midbrain region in the brain?

<p>Motor movement and auditory processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Sperry's split-brain studies?

<p>Both brain lobes function independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Babinski reflex is associated with which developmental stage?

<p>Postnatal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique was used to test each half of the brain in split-brain studies?

<p>Corpus callosum severing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain structure known for its key roles in attention, memory, language, and consciousness?

<p>Cerebral Cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the limbic amygdala in the brain?

<p>Regulating emotional responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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