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Basic Neuropsychology
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Psychology
Graduate
12/01/2012

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Medulla Oblongata
Definition
Lowest part of the hindbrain, maintains respiration, blood pressure and heartbeat. Injury results in death
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Reticular Formation
Definition
Runs through the brainstem extending to forebrain structures. Modulates attention and wakefulness.
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Pons
Definition
High in the hindbrain, contains major pathways between the cerebral cortex and the cerebellum. Involved in postural and kinesthetic information.
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Cerebellum
Definition
Attached to brainstem at the posterial base of the brain. Related to motor functions and fine motor control
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The Midbrain
Definition
Small area just forward of the hindbrain, includes major portion of the reticular activating system, with motor and sensory correlation centers. Controls smooth integration of muscle movements. Lesions are associated with tremor and rigidity.
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Forebrain
Definition
Contains Diencephalon and Telencephalon
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Diencephalon
Definition
Contains thalamus and hypothalamus
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Thalalus
Definition
Major way station for sensory data transmitted to the cerebral cortex. The part that enters the limbic system is involved in the experience of emotion.
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Thalamic lesions
Definition
1. Intellectual impairment associated with altered activation and arousal
2. Can cause gross defects of memory
3. Problems in shifting attention and focus
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Hypothalamus
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Regulates appetite, sexual arousal and thirst. Behavioral pattern associated with physical protection such as rage and fear.
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Hypothalamus lesions
Definition
May cause problems with obesity, temperature control and changes in drive state, mood and behavior.
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Basal Ganglia
Definition
Three anatomically and functionally related structures:
1. The caudate nucleus
2. The putamen
3. The globus pallidus
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The caudate nucleus and putamen...
Definition
Constitute the the stratium
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The putamen and the globus pallidus constitute...
Definition
The lentiform nucleus
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Disorders of the basal ganglia
Definition
Huntington's disease-loss of ability to stop involuntary movement
Parkinson's disease-loss of ability to initiate voluntary movement
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