Neurological Parts Flashcards

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<p>Thalamo-cortical circuit function </p>

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<p>Mediation of consciousness </p>

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Limbic system function

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Coordinates activity between higher-lower brain

Mediating emotion, motivation, goal directed behavior

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<p>Hippocampus function </p>

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<p>Memory recall </p>

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Hypothalamus pituitary function

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Homeostasis, ANS, stress, sympathetic (action) and parasympathetic (rest)

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<p>Corpus callosum function </p>

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<p>Transfers info across hemispheres </p>

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<p>Lateral prefrontal cortex function </p>

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<p>Working memory and conscious attention </p>

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<p>Orbito-frontal cortex function </p>

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<p>Integrating memory, emotion, attachment </p>

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<p>Thalamus function </p>

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<p>Gateway for sensory info </p>

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<p>The limbic system coordinates activity between what? </p>

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<p>higher and lower brain</p>

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<p>List 3 things the limbic system brings about.</p>

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<p>1. motivation

2. emotion
3. goal-directed behavior</p>

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