Neuroscience Chapter 2
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What is the primary function of the medulla in the brainstem?

  • Regulates heartbeat and breathing (correct)
  • Modulates emotional responses
  • Influences sleep and dreaming
  • Controls balance and coordination
  • The cerebellum is responsible for regulating emotions.

    False

    Name one biological need that the hypothalamus regulates.

    Hunger

    The ________ is known as the relay station for sensory information except for smell.

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

    Which structure is part of the limbic system?

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

    The reticular formation helps regulate sleep and attention.

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

    What is the primary role of the cerebellum in coordination?

    <p>To execute smooth and skilled movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following brain structures with their functions:

    <p>Medulla = Controls heartbeat and breathing Hypothalamus = Regulates hunger and thirst Thalamus = Relay station for sensory information Limbic system = Involves emotion and memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the amygdala in the limbic system?

    <p>Emotional response to aversive stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hippocampus is essential for the formation of unconscious memories.

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

    What does corticalization refer to?

    <p>Increase in size and wrinkling of the cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ connects the two cerebral hemispheres, allowing for communication between them.

    <p>corpus callosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures of the limbic system with their main functions:

    <p>Amygdala = Emotion regulation Hippocampus = Memory formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hemisphere of the brain is primarily associated with language production?

    <p>Left Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The right hemisphere specializes in visual-spatial perception.

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

    Name one function that the cerebral cortex is responsible for.

    <p>Logic, problem solving, or language comprehension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the brainstem?

    <p>Transmitting messages between the brain and the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cerebellum is primarily responsible for processing emotions.

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

    What role does the hypothalamus play in the nervous system?

    <p>Regulating basic needs such as hunger and thirst.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ___________ is involved in processing sensory information before it reaches the cortex.

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

    Which nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

    <p>Sympathetic Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The limbic system is involved in emotion and memory processing.

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

    Match the following parts of the brain with their functions:

    <p>Brainstem = Regulating vital functions Cerebellum = Coordination of movement Hypothalamus = Regulating body temperature Limbic System = Processing emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ___________ nervous system conserves energy and counteracts the effects of stress.

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

    Study Notes

    The Hindbrain

    • Comprises the brain stem and cerebellum.
    • Essential for vital functions; damage can be life-threatening.
    • Includes medulla, pons, reticular formation, and cerebellum.

    Brain Stem

    • Begins at spinal cord enlargement entering the skull.
    • Most primitive brain part, vital for physical survival.

    Medulla

    • Oversees automatic functions: heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, coughing, swallowing.

    Pons

    • Positioned above the medulla; influences body movement, sleep, and dreaming.

    Reticular Formation

    • Extends through the brain stem; crucial for attention and arousal.
    • Screens incoming messages, controlling alertness during sleep.

    Cerebellum

    • Known as "little cerebrum"; consists of two hemispheres.
    • Executes smooth, skilled movements; regulates muscle tone and posture.
    • Alcohol can temporarily impair cerebellar function.

    Forebrain

    • Comprises thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system, corpus callosum, and cerebrum.

    Thalamus

    • Functions as a relay station between lower and higher brain centers.
    • Processes all sensory information except smell; regulates sleep cycles.

    Hypothalamus

    • Influential structure regulating basic biological needs: hunger, thirst, emotions.
    • Acts as a "master regulator"; controls body temperature and autonomic nervous system.

    Limbic System

    • Combines structures like amygdala and hippocampus; crucial for emotion, memory, and motivation.

    Amygdala

    • Central to emotion, especially fear responses and recognizing fearful facial expressions.

    Hippocampus

    • Essential for forming conscious memories; involved in storing and recalling new information.

    Cerebral Cortex

    • Comprises two large hemispheres; responsible for higher cognitive functions like logic and language.

    Corticalization

    • Refers to the increased size and wrinkling of the cerebral cortex.

    Corpus Callosum

    • Band of nerve fibers connecting the two hemispheres, facilitating communication.

    Cerebral Hemispheres: Lateralization

    • Left hemisphere controls the right side of the body; specializes in language and speech production.
    • Right hemisphere controls the left side; specializes in visual-spatial perception and nonverbal behavior.

    The Nervous System

    • Divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
    • CNS includes the brain and spinal cord; PNS connects the CNS to the rest of the body.

    Spinal Cord

    • A cylindrical structure, essential for transmitting messages between the brain and PNS.
    • Consists of neural tissue, glial cells, and is protected by bone and spinal fluid.

    Peripheral Nervous System

    • Consists of the somatic nervous system for sensory and motor functions, and autonomic nervous system for internal bodily regulation.

    Autonomic Nervous System

    • Contains sympathetic nervous system (activates "fight or flight" response) and parasympathetic nervous system (conserves energy, returns body to calm state).

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