Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the brainstem
A
Medulla
Pons
Midbrain
2
Q
Sensory relay station between the body and post central gyrus of the brain:
A
Thalamus
3
Q
Unconcious control of movement eg balance:
A
Cerebellum
4
Q
Site of higher order function of CNS eg memory, intelligence, personality
A
Cerebrum
5
Q
Mediates communication between cerebrum, cerebellum and spinal cord:
A
Brain stem
6
Q
Controls motor movement:
A
Basal Ganglia
7
Q
Control centre for autonomic nervous system:
A
Hypothalamus
8
Q
What arties supply blood to the brain?
A
2x internal carotid arteries
2x vertebral arteries
9
Q
Severe strokes usually involve what artery
A
Middle cerebral artery - the largest and most direct branch of the internal carotid artery
