StudyXY
RegisterLog in
Back to AI Flashcard MakerAnatomy and Physiology /Brain and Behavior Chapter 3: Anatomy of the Nervous System Part 4

Brain and Behavior Chapter 3: Anatomy of the Nervous System Part 4

Anatomy and Physiology25 CardsCreated about 1 month ago

This deck covers key concepts from Chapter 3, Part 4 of Brain and Behavior, focusing on the anatomy of the nervous system, including structures like the cerebellum, tectum, tegmentum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.

PrintEmbedImportReport

Which of the following is a large structure visible on the dorsal surface of the human brain stem? Pituitary; Cerebellum; Optic chiasm; Hypothalamus; Mammillary body

Cerebellum

Tap or swipe ↕ to flip
Swipe ←→Navigate
1/25

Key Terms

Term
Definition

Which of the following is a large structure visible on the dorsal surface of the human brain stem? Pituitary; Cerebellum; Optic chiasm; Hypothalamus; Mammillary body

Cerebellum

The inferior and superior colliculi compose the
Tectum
The tectum is the roof of the
Mesencephalon
Which structure is not part of the tegmentum? A) Hypothalamus B) Periaqueductal gray C) Substantial nigra D) Red nucleus E) Cerebral aqueduct
Hypothalamus
Three major structures in the __ of the brain are named after colours (red, black, grey)
Tegmentum
The neural structure situated near the duct connecting the third and fourth ventricles is the
Periaqueductal gray
Log in to view all terms

Related Flashcard Decks

Anatomy and Physiology

A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 1 - Recovery, Altitude and Heat

These flashcards explain key concepts related to oxygen use during and after exercise, including EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption), oxygen deficit, and the two stages of recovery. They highlight how the body restores itself to a pre-exercise state and compensates for oxygen demands during physical activity.

42 cards
View Deck
Anatomy and Physiology

A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 1 - Cardiovascular & Respiratory System Part 2

This flashcard set covers fundamental concepts in cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, including vasodilation, pre-capillary sphincter function, the effect of temperature on venous return and cardiac output, and the active or passive nature of inspiration and expiration at rest and during exercise.

35 cards
View Deck
Anatomy and Physiology

A-LEVEL PE (OCR): Cardiovascular & Respiratory System Part 1

This deck covers key concepts related to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, including definitions, pathways, and physiological processes.

35 cards
View Deck
Anatomy and Physiology

A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 1 - The Muscular System Part 2

This flashcard set lists the primary agonist muscles responsible for key movements at the knee and ankle joints: biceps femoris for knee flexion, rectus femoris for knee extension, gastrocnemius and soleus for ankle plantarflexion, and tibialis anterior for ankle dorsiflexion.

34 cards
View Deck
Anatomy and Physiology

A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 1 - The Muscular System Part 1

This deck covers key concepts and definitions related to the muscular system, including types of muscle contractions, movements, and the muscles involved in specific joint actions.

35 cards
View Deck
Anatomy and Physiology

3MB Psychiatry: Neurobiology of Cognition

This flashcard set outlines the key functions of the frontal lobe, including movement, executive function, personality, and language. It also describes specific clinical tests for frontal lobe function, such as verbal fluency and the Luria step test.

20 cards
View Deck

Study Tips

  • Press F to enter focus mode for distraction-free studying
  • Review cards regularly to improve retention
  • Try to recall the answer before flipping the card
  • Share this deck with friends to study together
Brain and Behavior Chapter 3: Anatomy of the Nervous System Part 4
TermDefinition

Which of the following is a large structure visible on the dorsal surface of the human brain stem? Pituitary; Cerebellum; Optic chiasm; Hypothalamus; Mammillary body

Cerebellum

The inferior and superior colliculi compose the
Tectum
The tectum is the roof of the
Mesencephalon
Which structure is not part of the tegmentum? A) Hypothalamus B) Periaqueductal gray C) Substantial nigra D) Red nucleus E) Cerebral aqueduct
Hypothalamus
Three major structures in the __ of the brain are named after colours (red, black, grey)
Tegmentum
The neural structure situated near the duct connecting the third and fourth ventricles is the
Periaqueductal gray
The hypothalamus and thalamus compose the
Diencephalon
The lateral geniculate, medial geniculate, and ventral posterior nuclei are all nuclei of the
Thalamus
Most sensory nuclei of the thalamus project to the
Cortex
Which of the following part of the diencephalon connects the two lobes of the thalamus? A) Massa intermedia B) Hypothalamus C) Cerebral aqueduct D) Corpus callosum E) Hippocampal commissure
Massa intermedia
Which of the following thalamic nuclei relays visual information? A) Pons B) Red nucleus C) Lateral geniculate D) Substantial nigra E) Ventral posterior
Lateral geniculate
The lateral geniculate nuclei, medial geniculate nuclei, and ventral posterior nuclei are all A) diencephalic nuclei B) thalamic nuclei C) sensory relay nuclei
All of the above
Which structure of the diencephalon regulates the pituitary?
Hypothalamus
The pituitary gland is situated just inferior to the
Hypothalamus
Which of the following is an X-shaped structure? A) Spinal white matter B) Reticular formation C) Pituitary D) Optic chiasm E) Substantial nigra
Optic chiasm
Which of the following is a point of decussation? A) Optic chiasm B) Hippocampus C) Temporal lobe D) Substantial nigra E) Superior colliculus
Optic chiasm
If a midsagittal cut were made through the human brain, all of the uncut axons running from the eyes to the brain would be
Ipsilateral
The mammillary nuclei are A) bumps visible on the dorsal surface of the medulla B) visible on the inferior surface of the diencephalon C) often considered to be nuclei of the hypothalamus D) found only in females
Both B and C
All mammals with lissencephalic brains
Have smooth brains
The large cortical ridges between fissures are called
Gyri
Big is to small as fissures are to
Sucli
The largest cerebral commissure is the
Corpus callosum
The corpus callosum is the human brain’s largest
Commissure
The longitudinal fissure separates the two hemispheres. Which lobe does not border it?
Temporal lobe
Between the frontal and parietal lobes is the
Central fissure