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The Nervous System
structures and functions
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Physiology
Undergraduate 2
03/23/2010
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Cerebellum
 Definition
coordination
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Diencephalon
 Definition
above midbrain
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Epithalamus
 Definition
behind, slightly above thalamus
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Habenular Nuclei
 Definition
smell
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Inferior Colliculus
 Definition

midbrain

 

 

integrates sounds/auditory reflexes
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Olives
 Definition
integrates balance reflexes, sound modulation
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Pineal Body
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Epithalamus

 

secretes hormones (melatonin), puberty
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Red Nucleus
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midbrain

 

controls walking, movement
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Superior colliculus
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midbrain

 

directs eyes to stimuli, visual reflexes
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Thalamus

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relay station for every sensation except smell
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