Questions and Answers
Which ventricle is surrounded by the diencephalon?
The third ventricle
The innermost layer of the meninges, delicate and adjacent to the brain tissue, is the?
Pia mater
Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by?
Choroid plexuses
Which two areas of the adult brain have an outside layer of gray matter in addition to central gray matter and surrounding white matter?
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What is the function of convolutions of the brain?
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What anatomical landmark of the cerebral cortex separates primary motor areas from somatosensory areas?
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What does the statement 'only left-handed people are in their right minds' mean?
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Which type of fiber allows the two cerebral hemispheres to 'talk' to each other?
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Name the components of the basal nuclei.
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Why is the thalamus called the 'gateway to the cerebral cortex'?
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The hypothalamus oversees a branch of the peripheral nervous system. Which branch?
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What are the pyramids of the medulla?
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What is the function of the precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe?
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The cerebral white matter is responsible for?
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All of the structures of the CNS originate from the?
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What are projection fibers?
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What does the occipital lobe primarily deal with?
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What is a sulcus?
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The average weight of the adult brain is?
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What is white matter?
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Blockages of the interventricular foramen might lead to increased cerebrospinal fluid in which ventricle(s)?
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The cerebral cortex is composed of?
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What is the characteristic of the cerebral cortex?
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Lateralization is important in health as it predicts how an injury may affect behavior. Which is a common example of anatomical variability in lateralization?
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Aqueductal stenosis prevents the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between which ventricles?
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What is the cerebral cortex known as?
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What is a function of the midbrain?
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What is a ventricle?
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What is the function of the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe?
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What is lateralization?
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What is gray matter composed of?
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What can cause a contrecoup injury in the brain?
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In cases of ependymal cells' cancer (ependymoma), which area of the brain might be affected?
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What is a gyrus?
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Which landmark separates the cerebral hemispheres?
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What do commissural fibers do?
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What do association fibers connect?
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What is the function of the basal ganglia (nuclei)?
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What do multimodal association areas include?
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In which area does sorting and editing of sensory impulses take place?
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In which part of the cerebral cortex do sensations, emotions, and thoughts come together?
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What are the basal nuclei important for?
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Which behaviors may be lessened in children and young adults due to the delay in development of the anterior association area?
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Which part of the brain produces dopamine?
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What is the role of the gustatory cortex?
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The visceral sensory area of the cerebral cortex is responsible for perceiving all of the following?
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What is the function of Broca's area?
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What does the reticular formation do?
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What areas are important for relaying information from the motor cortex to skeletal muscles?
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What functions are associated with the midbrain?
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What allows individuals with damage to vision in the visual cortex to still reflexively follow a laser light?
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If deafness is caused by a lesion in the auditory cortex, what structure may beginle a person due to loud noises?
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What is the epithalamus associated with?
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What functions does the hypothalamus regulate?
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What area is a relay nucleus in some descending motor pathways that cause limb flexion?
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What is the function of the medulla oblongata?
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Which region acts as an autonomic reflex center of the brain?
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What is the function of the pons?
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What is the function of the thalamus?
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What could happen if cerebrospinal fluid is depleted?
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What functions are associated with the pons?
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What is the function of the cerebellum?
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Which areas have been implicated in Parkinson's disease?
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What are the functions of the hypothalamus?
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What is the major role of the thalamus?
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What area must be affected if a boy loses his sense of thirst?
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Which area of the brain is most involved in maintaining the body's homeostasis?
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Study Notes
Ventricles and Meninges
- The third ventricle is completely surrounded by the diencephalon.
- Pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges and is delicate, closely adjacent to brain tissue.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced by choroid plexuses.
Brain Structure and Function
- The cerebral hemispheres and cerebellum have an outer layer of gray matter along with central gray matter and surrounding white matter.
- Brain convolutions (gyri) enhance the surface area of the cortex, accommodating more neurons within the confined space of the skull.
- Central sulcus serves as the key anatomical landmark separating primary motor areas from somatosensory areas.
Lateralization and Brain Hemispheres
- In left-handed individuals, motor functions on the left side are governed by the right hemisphere, due to crossover in the medulla oblongata.
- Commissural fibers, including the corpus callosum, connect the two cerebral hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.
Basal Nuclei and Thalamus
- The components of basal nuclei consist of the caudate nucleus, putamen, and globus pallidus, crucial for motor control.
- The thalamus acts as the "gateway" to the cerebral cortex, receiving nearly all sensory inputs before they reach the cortex.
Autonomic Nervous System and Brainstem Functions
- The hypothalamus regulates the autonomic nervous system, influencing various involuntary physiological activities.
- Medulla oblongata contains pyramidal tracts (corticospinal tracts), whose pyramids influence voluntary motor control and undergo decussation, leading to contralateral motor function.
- The medulla oblongata is also essential for maintaining homeostasis through its autonomic reflex centers.
Cerebral Cortex and Sensory Functions
- Cerebral cortex, the brain's "executive suite," accounts for 40% of brain mass and has layered convolutions for processing sensory input, coordination of voluntary movements, and cognitive functions.
- Gustatory cortex is responsible for taste perception, while postcentral gyrus handles sensory functions.
- Broca’s area is crucial for speech production.
Midbrain and Other Structures
- Midbrain controls visual reflexes, coordinating head and eye movements in response to moving stimuli.
- Superior colliculi facilitate reflexive responses to visual stimuli, while inferior colliculi react to auditory inputs.
- Epithalamus includes the pineal gland, which secretes melatonin to support sleep.
Homeostasis and Behavioral Effects
- The hypothalamus is central to maintaining homeostasis, regulating body temperature, food intake, and water balance.
- Damage to the hypothalamus can lead to a loss of thirst sensation, while functions of the pons include aiding respiratory rhythm and serving as a communication pathway in the CNS.
Neurological Conditions and Variability
- Lateralization indicates that each hemisphere has unique capabilities not shared with the other, affecting behaviors such as language and logical thinking.
- Variability in lateralization can lead to right-cerebral-dominant individuals often being left-handed.
- Parkinson’s disease is linked to dysfunctions in the substantia nigra, impacting motor functions.
Important Anatomical Features
- Aqueductal stenosis can block CSF flow between the third and fourth ventricles, leading to increased pressure in lateral ventricles.
- Projection fibers facilitate communication between the cortex and lower CNS regions, while association fibers connect different areas within the same hemisphere.
This summary encapsulates the essential concepts, structures, and functions related to the brain's organization and its role in maintaining bodily functions and processing sensory information.
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