Thalamus, Basal Ganglia, Ventricles

Question 1

parts of thalamus

Answer 1

thalamus
epithalamus
subthalamus
hypothalamus

Question 2

function of thalamus

Answer 2

relay station
sensory/motor information
pleasantness/noxiousness
arousal/sleep-wake cycle

Question 3

specific role of thalamus in language/cognition

Answer 3

Asymmetrical lateralization of language
mediation of cortical alertness
information flow

Question 4

role of basal ganglia

Answer 4

Regulates complex motor functions, inhibits/coordinates motor behavior

Question 5

clinical disorders of basal ganglia

Answer 5

Dyskinesias
Akinesias
Parkinson’s disease
Huntington’s disease

Question 6

role of ventricles

Answer 6

Produce CSF
cushioning
transport nutrients/waste

Question 7

clinical correlates of abnormal CSF

Answer 7

Hydrocephalus: Increased pressure, enlarged ventricles, compression of brain tissue