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563 - Brain Regions
The Brain Regions from Dr. Buhler
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Pharmacology
Post-Graduate
10/06/2010

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Term
Brainstem
Definition
vital functions
- Breathing, blood pressure, vomiting, swallowing, pain modulation
Term
Hippocampus
Definition
learning & memory
CLINICAL: Alzheimer’s
Term
Medial forebrain bundle
Definition
pleasure & reward
- All pleasure from VTA (which releases dopamine)
- Addiction & depression
Term
Somatosensory Cortex
Definition
sensory integration
- Feeling, switched sides
Term
Basal Ganglia
Definition
Choosing what movements to allow;
- Reduces tics & needed to allow for routine activity
CLINICAL: Parkinson’s
Term
Cerebellum
Definition
Coordination, walking, posture
- Ataxia (alcohol): loss of motor control
Term
Primary Motor Cortex
Definition
voluntary movements
- switch sides
Term
Broca’s Area
Definition
initiation of speech (halting speech, but understand)
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Wernicke’s Area
Definition
comprehension of speech (speak in nonsense & don’t understand)
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Cerebral Cortex
Definition
higher function; abstract thought; consciousness; understanding/integration sensory & motor
- Coma/mental retardation
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Amygdala
Definition
anxiety, fear, anger
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