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BMSC 207 Midterm 2 Questions WithComplete Solutions
what is a Reticular Formation? Correct Answer- clusters of neuronal cells that extend throughout the brainstem
what are the functions of Reticular formations Correct Answer- important to Consicousness
arousal
attention
alertness
filter unessecary stimuli
what is the function of the Cerebellum Correct Answer- coordinate movements
ballance
proprioception
what are the two primary structures of the Diencephalon Correct Answer- thalamus and hypothalamus
what are the two endocrine structures of the Diencephalon Correct Answer- pineal gland and pituitary
what is the function of the thalamus Correct Answer- sensory relay center between motor cortex and cerebellum
what is the function of the hypothalamus Correct Answer- center for homeostasis what does the pineal gland do Correct Answer- releases melatonin
true/false: the pituitary gland contains both neuronal and endocrine tissue Correct Answer- true
the anterior pituitary is ______ tissue and the posterior pituitary is ________ tissue Correct Answer- ant. = endocrine
pos. = neural
what are the functions of the cerebrum Correct Answer- language, consciousness, memory, and conscious awareness of sensations,
intellectual abilities
what makes up the cerebrum Correct Answer- frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe
what falls under the Gray Matter umbrella? Correct Answer- cerebral cortex
basal ganglia
limbic system
what are the three types of basal ganglia Correct Answer- globus pallidus
putamen
caudate nucleus
what is the function of the basal ganglia Correct Answer- initiation and termination of movement what is the Limbic System? Correct Answer- emotional brain
what are the components of the Limbic system Correct Answer-
Cingulate gyrus
amygdala
hippocampus
where is the cerebral cortex located Correct Answer- outermost
layer of the cerebrum
what are the three specializations of the Cerebral Cortex Correct
Answer- Sensory areas
Motor areas
Assosiation areas
Explain cerebral lateralization Correct Answer- the distribution
of function in the two hemispheres is not symmetrical
ie think right or left brain dominant
what are the Somatic senses Correct Answer- touch, temperature, pain, itch, proprioception
what are the special senses Correct Answer- smell, taste, vision, hearing, equilibrium
what is unique about simple receptors Correct Answer- they are unmyelinated and have free nerve endings
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