Thalamus
Commonly called "The _______ to the cerebral cortex
Gateway
The hypothalamus can be thought of as the "cap" of what?
The Brainstem
What is the limbic system do?
-The emotional brain
-Emotional control grouping
-Involved in emotional responses
An "Egg" shaped collection of _____ consisting of ____ ______
The Hypothalamus has a critical function, being what?
Maintenance of Homeostasis
What is the general classification of the limbic system?
A functional grouping, as opposed to an anatomical one.
The thalamus is the primary relay station of the brain, name its first primary function. (Based on lecture slides)
Handles virtually all inputs ascending to cerebral cortex
The Hypothalamus is the main visceral control center of the body, name one of its functions aside from maintaining homeostasis.
-Regulation of food intake
-Regulation of water balance and thirst
-Regulates sleep-wake cycles
-Regulation of endocrine system function
The hippocampus is responsible for what function of memory?
Converting new memories into long-term ones
The thalamus is the primary relay station of the brain, name its second primary function. (Based on lecture slides)
Synapse of afferent impulses from all senses and parts of body
The Hypothalamus is considered to be part of this system ______ ______.
Limbic System
The cingulate gyri of the brain (Left and right) help us express emotion, as well as resolve what?
The thalamus is the primary relay station of the brain, name its third primary function. (Based on lecture slides)
To relay impulses/information to their respective sensory cortex and association areas.
This gland, considered to be part of the diencephalon and in turn, the endocrine system. Produces what hormones?
-ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)
-Oxytocin
What emotional function(s) does the Amygdala assist in?
Linking/Associating memories with emotions
Recognize emotional cues/Facial expressions
Assessment of danger, in turn eliciting fear response