Brain Worksheet Flashcards
what is the function of the cerebellum
it concerned with unconscous coordination of skeletal muscle , and control of balance and equilibrium
what is the wernickis area
it is where unfamiliar words are sounded out
what is the brocas area
it is a specialized motor area
what is the function of the Cerebral aquaduct
contains CSF and connects the third ventricle of the diencephalon to the fourth ventricle to ensure flow of CSF between ventricles.
what is the function of the Pineal body
= secrete the hormone melatonin and helps regulate sleep wake cycle.
Choroid plexus=
where CSF is produced; acts as a filter system, removing metabolic waste and foreign substances
•Thalamus=
relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex
•Corpus callosum=
lies superior to the lateral ventricles
•Optic chiasm=
where the optic nerves partially cross
•Fornix=
c shape bundle of axons that carry signals from the hippocampus to the hypothalamus
Arbor vitae=
white matter of the cerebellum, brings sensory and motor information to and from the cerebellum
Superior colliculus=
obtains visual signals from the retina and visual cortex; provides orientation to the eyes and head
•Inferior colliculus=
obtains multiple signals from various areas of the brain
Hypothalamus=
chief integration center for the autonomic NS, controls body homeostasis
what is the function of the cerebellum
coordinates voluntary movement
