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Diencephalon Flashcards

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Diencephalon

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-subthalamus
-epithalamus
-Thalamus
-Hypothalamus

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Subthalamus/Subthalamic Nuclei

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-superior to substantia nigra
-inferior to thalamus
-Lateral to hypothalamus

-functionally a part of basal ganglia
-initiates and suppresses movement
-excitatory input to basal ganglia

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Epithalamus

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-pineal gland/body biggest in epithalamus
-innervated by SNS
-control carcadian rhythm and glandular secretions

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Thalamus

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-collection of nuclei that actt as a filter and processor of info to cortex from cerebellum, basal gangilia, all sensory (except olfactory)
-regulate neural activity

-recieves blood from PCA (thalamoperforator, thalamoteniculate and posterior chorodial A.)

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Thalamic Projections

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-all projection roject to cortex EXCEPT thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN)
TRN: projects to thalamic nuclei, RF; GABA=inhibitory

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Relay Nuclei

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-infor from basal ganglia, cerebellum, or sensory sys. to cerebral cortex
-motor, sensation, hearing, vision

Leision
-can disrupt contra sensation (proprioception)
-thalamic pain syndrome
-Lateropulsion/Pusher Syndrome: pushing toward weak side where it is believed to have equilibrium

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Association Nuclei

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-process memory and emotional info
-connect areas of cortex
-sensory integration

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Nonspecific Nuclei

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-consiousness, arousal and attention

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Cerebellar and Thalamus Pathways

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-cerebellum projects through superior cerebellar peduncle to thalamus
-spinocerebellar
-Closed Cerebro-cerebellar-cerebral loop: from lateral cerebellar cortex afferents through middle CP, efferents leave thru superior CP

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Hypothalamus

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Homeostasis: Vitals, digestion, sleep
Endocrine: growth, metabolism, reproduction
Autonomic control: SNS
Limbic system: emotions

-mammilarry bodies are post. hypothalamus

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Hypothalamic Homeostasis Control

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-carcadian rhy: light receptors
-appetite
-thirst: osmorrerceptors
-body temp
-sexual development

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Hypothalamic Endocrine Contol

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-Hypothal to infundibulum to pituitary stalk to pituitary gland

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Hypothalamic Limbic Control/Amygdala

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-emotional influences on ANS and homeostasis
-Hippocampus > fornix > mammillary bodies > mammilothalamic tract > thalamus > limbic cortex in cingulate gyrus

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Clinical Implications

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-pituitary tumor 10-17% of all intracranial neoplasms
-can put pressure on optic chiasm causing Bitemportal Hemianopia

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Posterior Pituitary

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-continuous with brain
-release neurohormones

ADH, Oxcytocin

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Anterior Pituitary

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outgrowth of epthelial tissue
-activated by neurohormones that then release/inhibit specific hormones

GH, TSH, ACTH, LH

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Growth Hormone

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-stimulates skeletal and visceral growth
-increases after stress

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

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-stimulates the thyroid to release T3 and T4
-growth, development, metabolism

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Adenocorticotrophic Hormone

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-ACTH
-release of gluticosteroids from adrenal cortex
-inhibits immune reaction, inflammation, protein breakdown

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Luteinizing Hormone/Folicle Stimulating Hormone

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-lactating and maturation of gonads

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Antidiuretic Hormone

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-maintains pH and fluid levels
-increase absorbtion in kidneys

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Oxcytocin

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-uterine contractions and milk expulsion

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Bitemporal Hemianopia

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-pituitary tumor puttiing pressure on optic chiasm takes out temoral fibers but keeps nasal
-Loss of vision on both sides of visual field
L eye: no left half vision
R eye: no right half vision

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Pineal Body

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-rest btwn superior coliculi
-part of epithalamus
-secretes melatonin for body’s carcadian rhythm
-modulate onset of puberty

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Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

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-posterior aspect of thalamus
-relay station for visual info from retina

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Medial Geniculate Nucleus

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-ventrolateral aspect of thalamus
-major auditory nucleus of thalamus
-directing auditory attention from inf. colliculi

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Amygdala

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-anterior hippocampus
-center of emotions, behavior and motivation
-process fearful info to detect harm and activate appropriate response

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Fornix

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-white matter tract connecting to hipocampus
-transmit info from hippocampus to mammilary bodies

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Cingulate Gyrus

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-limbic system; process emotions and regulate ANS

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Septum pellucidum

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-partition bettween lateral ventricles

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Mammilary Bodies

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-Recollective memory
-limbic sys

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