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What is the protective outer layer of the brain called?
What is the largest part of the brain responsible for higher brain functions?
Cerebrum
What is the name of the deep groove that separates the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Longitudinal fissure
What term describes the two halves of the brain?
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What is the structure involved in the sense of smell located at the front of the brain?
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What is the pathway that transmits olfactory information from the olfactory bulb to the brain called?
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What is the thick band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
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What is the name of the fluid-filled cavity in the brain involved in the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid?
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What structure of the brain is shaped like a C and plays a role in memory and emotion?
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What is known as the middle ventricle located between the two lateral ventricles?
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What is the part of the brain that connects the cerebellum to the rest of the brain?
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What part of the brain processes sensory information and relays it to the cortex?
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What is the X-shaped structure formed by the crossing of optic nerves?
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What is the continuation of the optic nerves from the optic chiasm to the brain?
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What part of the brain regulates homeostasis and is involved in various hormone functions?
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What are the two small round structures located on the underside of the brain involved in memory?
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What is the stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus?
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What is the small endocrine gland that regulates sleep and circadian rhythms?
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What part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements?
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What are the folds on the surface of the brain called?
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What are the grooves on the surface of the brain that separate gyri?
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What term refers to the tree-like structure of white matter in the cerebellum?
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What is the part of the brain associated with the processing of auditory and visual information?
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What structures are attached to the brainstem that help relay signals to and from the brain?
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What is the channel that connects the third and fourth ventricles within the brain?
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What are the paired structures located in the midbrain that serve important functions in visual and auditory processing?
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What part of the brain is involved in breathing regulation, heart rate, and reflexes?
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What is the portion of the brainstem that is responsible for autonomic functions, including heart rate and blood pressure?
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What term is used for the bulges on the anterior side of the medulla oblongata?
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What is the cavity found at the base of the brain that connects to the central canal of the spinal cord?
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Study Notes
Sheep Brain Anatomy
- Dura Mater: The tough outermost layer of the brain, providing protection.
- Cerebrum: The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions including thought, action, and emotion.
- Longitudinal Fissure: The deep groove that separates the two hemispheres of the brain.
- Left and Right Hemispheres: The two symmetrical halves of the cerebrum, each controlling different functions and sides of the body.
- Olfactory Bulb: A neural structure involved in the sense of smell, located at the front of the brain.
- Olfactory Tract: The pathway that transmits olfactory information from the olfactory bulb to the brain.
- Corpus Callosum: The thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.
- Lateral Ventricle: Cavity in each hemisphere containing cerebrospinal fluid, which helps cushion the brain.
- Fornix: A C-shaped bundle of fibers involved in memory formation and retrieval.
- Third Ventricle: A narrow, fluid-filled space located between the left and right thalamus.
- Diencephalon: The region of the brain that includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus, playing critical roles in sensory and hormonal control.
- Thalamus: The relay center for sensory information, directing signals to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex.
- Optic Chiasm: The point where the optic nerves cross, allowing visual information from both eyes to be processed.
- Optic Tract: The continuation of the optic nerve that carries visual information to the thalamus.
- Hypothalamus: A small but crucial part of the brain regulating appetite, body temperature, and hormonal balance.
- Mammillary Bodies: A pair of small round structures involved in memory processing and connected to the hypothalamus.
- Pituitary Infundibulum: The stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus, playing a key role in hormone delivery.
- Pineal Gland: The gland that produces melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles.
- Cerebellum: The region at the back of the brain responsible for motor control, coordination, and balance.
- Gyri: The elevated ridges on the surface of the brain, increasing surface area for neural connections.
- Sulci: The grooves or indentations between gyri, contributing to the folding of the brain.
- Arbor Vitae: The tree-like structure of white matter in the cerebellum that facilitates communication within the cerebellum.
- Midbrain: A small central part of the brainstem, involved in vision, hearing, and motor control.
- Cerebral Peduncles: Bundles of nerve fibers that connect the cerebrum to the brainstem, involved in motor pathways.
- Cerebral Aqueduct: A narrow channel that connects the third and fourth ventricles, allowing cerebrospinal fluid to flow.
- Corpora Quadrigemina: Comprising the superior and inferior colliculi, roles include visual and auditory processing.
- Pons: The part of the brainstem that connects the cerebellum to the rest of the brain and involved in regulating sleep and breathing.
- Medulla Oblongata: The continuation of the spinal cord that controls autonomic functions such as heart rate and respiration.
- Pyramids: Structures on the ventral aspect of the medulla that contain motor fibers, significant for voluntary movement control.
- Fourth Ventricle: The cavity located between the cerebellum and the brainstem, containing cerebrospinal fluid and involved in protecting the brain.
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