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Match the following terms to their definitions:
Match the following terms to their definitions:
Ablation = Surgical removal of brain tissue. Cerebellum = The distinctive structure at the back of the brain, Latin for 'small brain.' Case study = A thorough study of a patient (or a few patients) with naturally occurring lesions. Converging evidence = Similar findings reported from multiple studies using different methods.
Match the brain regions to their functions:
Match the brain regions to their functions:
Frontal lobe = Responsible for motor output and planning, language, judgment. Brain stem = Comprising the medulla, pons, midbrain, and diencephalon. Cerebral cortex = The outermost gray matter of the cerebrum. Basal ganglia = Involved in voluntary movement.
Match the neuroimaging techniques to their descriptions:
Match the neuroimaging techniques to their descriptions:
Electroencephalography (EEG) = Measures electrical brain activity via multiple electrodes on the scalp. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) = Infers brain activity by measuring changes in oxygen levels in the blood. Diffuse optical imaging (DOI) = Measures changes in light as it passes through the skull and brain surface. Coronal plane = A slice that runs from head to foot, similar to slices of a loaf of bread.
Match the anatomical terms to their meanings:
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Match the following terms to their associated characteristics:
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Match terms with their locations in the brain:
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Match the following pairs of concepts with their meanings:
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Match the following brain structures with their functions:
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Match the following neuroimaging techniques with their descriptions:
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Match the following planes of brain slices with their definitions:
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Match the terms related to brain function with their explanations:
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Match the following types of brain cortex with their specific functions:
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Match the following concepts related to visual processing:
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Match the following brain regions with their location in the cerebrum:
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Match the following types of brain tissue with their characteristics:
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Match the following terms with their meanings related to neuroscience:
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What is the primary function of the basal ganglia?
What is the primary function of the basal ganglia?
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Which imaging technique measures electrical activity in the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp?
Which imaging technique measures electrical activity in the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp?
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What surgical procedure involves severing the corpus callosum to manage severe epilepsy?
What surgical procedure involves severing the corpus callosum to manage severe epilepsy?
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Which plane of brain slicing is analogous to cutting a loaf of bread from head to foot?
Which plane of brain slicing is analogous to cutting a loaf of bread from head to foot?
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What is primarily indicated when referring to contralateral processing in the brain?
What is primarily indicated when referring to contralateral processing in the brain?
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What is the outermost layer of gray matter covering the cerebrum called?
What is the outermost layer of gray matter covering the cerebrum called?
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Which term describes structures that are located beneath the cerebral cortex?
Which term describes structures that are located beneath the cerebral cortex?
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What is the distinctive part of the brain at the back, which is referred to as 'small brain' in Latin?
What is the distinctive part of the brain at the back, which is referred to as 'small brain' in Latin?
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What is the primary function of the temporal lobe?
What is the primary function of the temporal lobe?
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Which structure is responsible for voluntary movement?
Which structure is responsible for voluntary movement?
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What does high spatial resolution in neuroimaging refer to?
What does high spatial resolution in neuroimaging refer to?
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In a split-brain patient, which anatomical structure is primarily affected?
In a split-brain patient, which anatomical structure is primarily affected?
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What is the role of myelin in the nervous system?
What is the role of myelin in the nervous system?
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What characterizes the lateralized function of the brain?
What characterizes the lateralized function of the brain?
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Which neuroimaging technique uses a radioactive substance to measure brain activity?
Which neuroimaging technique uses a radioactive substance to measure brain activity?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for bodily sensations?
Which part of the brain is responsible for bodily sensations?
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Which brain structure is linked to gratification and aversion?
Which brain structure is linked to gratification and aversion?
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What does the term 'sagittal plane' refer to?
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Study Notes
Brain Vocabulary Overview
- Ablation: Refers to the surgical removal of brain tissue, often to treat various neurological disorders.
- Axial Plane: Also known as the horizontal plane, crucial for understanding brain imaging.
- Basal Ganglia: Subcortical structures in the cerebral hemispheres that play a critical role in the regulation of voluntary movements.
- Brain Stem: The core part of the brain consisting of the medulla, pons, midbrain, and diencephalon, vital for basic life functions.
- Callosotomy: A surgical procedure involving the severing of the corpus callosum, primarily used to manage severe epilepsy.
Research and Imaging Techniques
- Case Study: In-depth examination of patients with natural brain lesions providing insights into brain function.
- Cerebellum: Located at the back of the brain, also called the "small brain," involved in coordination and balance.
- Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of gray matter in the cerebrum noted for its convoluted structure.
- Cerebral Hemispheres: Include the cerebral cortex, white matter, and subcortical structures, essential for complex functions.
- Cerebrum: Typically refers to the cerebral cortex and its underlying white matter, sometimes inclusive of subcortical structures.
Hemispheric Functions and Neuroimaging
- Contralateral: Indicates how each hemisphere of the brain processes information from and controls the opposite side of the body.
- Converging Evidence: Refers to findings corroborated by multiple independent studies utilizing various methodologies.
- Coronal Plane: A vertical slice of the brain from head to foot, likened to slices of bread.
- Diffuse Optical Imaging (DOI): A neuroimaging method that assesses brain activity through light changes measured on the skull.
- Electroencephalography (EEG): A technique that records electrical activity in the brain using multiple scalp electrodes.
Brain Regions and Their Functions
- Frontal Lobe: Positioned at the front of the cerebrum, responsible for motor functions, planning, language, judgment, and decision-making.
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): A technique that detects brain activity through blood oxygen level changes, important for functional mapping.
- Gray Matter: Composed of neuronal cell bodies, primarily found in the outer regions of the brain.
- Gyri and Sulci: Gyri are the folds between sulci (the grooves), collectively shaping the cerebral cortex.
Anatomical Plans and Brain Processes
- Horizontal Plane: A slice running parallel to the ground, dividing the brain into top and bottom sections, akin to a hamburger bun.
- Lateralized Functions: Specific brain functions predominantly located in one hemisphere; for example, language is typically associated with the left hemisphere.
- Lesion: A region of the brain that has experienced damage due to injury or disease, providing crucial information for research.
- Limbic System: Comprising of the amygdala and hippocampus, key in emotional regulation and memory processes.
Neurotransmission and Brain Imaging Characteristics
- Metabolite: Essential substances required for life maintenance within an organism.
- Motor Cortex: The area in the frontal lobe that governs voluntary movements and represents body functions contralaterally.
- Myelin: Fatty substance formed by glial cells that insulates neuronal axons, crucial for efficient electrical impulse conduction.
- Nomenclature: The system of names used in the study of brain structure and function to avoid confusion.
Functional Areas of the Cerebrum
- Occipital Lobe: The region located at the back of the cerebrum that is primarily responsible for vision.
- Parietal Lobe: Located between the frontal and occipital lobes, this area processes bodily sensations, visual attention, and sensory integration.
- Phrenology: A discredited study correlating cranial features with mental faculties, popular in the early 19th century.
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Measures brain activity through the detection of radioactive substances, helping identify active brain regions.
Brain Mapping and Temporal Concepts
- Sagittal Plane: A vertical slice that divides the brain into left and right hemispheres, resembling a baked potato cut lengthwise.
- Somatosensory Cortex: Located in the parietal lobe, responsible for processing bodily sensations with contralateral representation.
- Spatial Resolution: Describes the image's detail level; high spatial resolution allows the imaging of small brain structures.
- Split-brain Patient: Someone who has undergone a callosotomy, providing insights into lateralization of brain function.
Neurostimulation Techniques
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A method that applies mild electrical currents to specific brain areas to modulate activity.
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Involves applying a magnetic pulse to the head to induce electrical currents, influencing neurological activity.
- Transverse Plane: Equivalent to the horizontal plane, providing another perspective for brain sectioning.
- Visual Hemifield: Each hemisphere's control over corresponding halves of visual space, with the right hemisphere processing the left hemifield and vice versa.
White Matter
- White Matter: Inner areas of the cerebrum consisting of axons insulated by myelin, critical for efficient communication between brain regions.
Brain Vocabulary Overview
- Ablation: Refers to the surgical removal of brain tissue, often to treat various neurological disorders.
- Axial Plane: Also known as the horizontal plane, crucial for understanding brain imaging.
- Basal Ganglia: Subcortical structures in the cerebral hemispheres that play a critical role in the regulation of voluntary movements.
- Brain Stem: The core part of the brain consisting of the medulla, pons, midbrain, and diencephalon, vital for basic life functions.
- Callosotomy: A surgical procedure involving the severing of the corpus callosum, primarily used to manage severe epilepsy.
Research and Imaging Techniques
- Case Study: In-depth examination of patients with natural brain lesions providing insights into brain function.
- Cerebellum: Located at the back of the brain, also called the "small brain," involved in coordination and balance.
- Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of gray matter in the cerebrum noted for its convoluted structure.
- Cerebral Hemispheres: Include the cerebral cortex, white matter, and subcortical structures, essential for complex functions.
- Cerebrum: Typically refers to the cerebral cortex and its underlying white matter, sometimes inclusive of subcortical structures.
Hemispheric Functions and Neuroimaging
- Contralateral: Indicates how each hemisphere of the brain processes information from and controls the opposite side of the body.
- Converging Evidence: Refers to findings corroborated by multiple independent studies utilizing various methodologies.
- Coronal Plane: A vertical slice of the brain from head to foot, likened to slices of bread.
- Diffuse Optical Imaging (DOI): A neuroimaging method that assesses brain activity through light changes measured on the skull.
- Electroencephalography (EEG): A technique that records electrical activity in the brain using multiple scalp electrodes.
Brain Regions and Their Functions
- Frontal Lobe: Positioned at the front of the cerebrum, responsible for motor functions, planning, language, judgment, and decision-making.
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): A technique that detects brain activity through blood oxygen level changes, important for functional mapping.
- Gray Matter: Composed of neuronal cell bodies, primarily found in the outer regions of the brain.
- Gyri and Sulci: Gyri are the folds between sulci (the grooves), collectively shaping the cerebral cortex.
Anatomical Plans and Brain Processes
- Horizontal Plane: A slice running parallel to the ground, dividing the brain into top and bottom sections, akin to a hamburger bun.
- Lateralized Functions: Specific brain functions predominantly located in one hemisphere; for example, language is typically associated with the left hemisphere.
- Lesion: A region of the brain that has experienced damage due to injury or disease, providing crucial information for research.
- Limbic System: Comprising of the amygdala and hippocampus, key in emotional regulation and memory processes.
Neurotransmission and Brain Imaging Characteristics
- Metabolite: Essential substances required for life maintenance within an organism.
- Motor Cortex: The area in the frontal lobe that governs voluntary movements and represents body functions contralaterally.
- Myelin: Fatty substance formed by glial cells that insulates neuronal axons, crucial for efficient electrical impulse conduction.
- Nomenclature: The system of names used in the study of brain structure and function to avoid confusion.
Functional Areas of the Cerebrum
- Occipital Lobe: The region located at the back of the cerebrum that is primarily responsible for vision.
- Parietal Lobe: Located between the frontal and occipital lobes, this area processes bodily sensations, visual attention, and sensory integration.
- Phrenology: A discredited study correlating cranial features with mental faculties, popular in the early 19th century.
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Measures brain activity through the detection of radioactive substances, helping identify active brain regions.
Brain Mapping and Temporal Concepts
- Sagittal Plane: A vertical slice that divides the brain into left and right hemispheres, resembling a baked potato cut lengthwise.
- Somatosensory Cortex: Located in the parietal lobe, responsible for processing bodily sensations with contralateral representation.
- Spatial Resolution: Describes the image's detail level; high spatial resolution allows the imaging of small brain structures.
- Split-brain Patient: Someone who has undergone a callosotomy, providing insights into lateralization of brain function.
Neurostimulation Techniques
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A method that applies mild electrical currents to specific brain areas to modulate activity.
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Involves applying a magnetic pulse to the head to induce electrical currents, influencing neurological activity.
- Transverse Plane: Equivalent to the horizontal plane, providing another perspective for brain sectioning.
- Visual Hemifield: Each hemisphere's control over corresponding halves of visual space, with the right hemisphere processing the left hemifield and vice versa.
White Matter
- White Matter: Inner areas of the cerebrum consisting of axons insulated by myelin, critical for efficient communication between brain regions.
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