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Brain and brain function
Trying to remember the brain and what does what, where
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
08/29/2016

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What parts of the forebrain deal with emotions?
Definition
Frontal lobes (thinking and judgment, expression of feelings.)
Temporal lobes (expression of emotions through the limbic system)
Term
Where are the frontal lobes and temporal lobes located in the brain?
Definition
Frontal lobe is the very front. Temporal follows the brain down, above the brain stem.
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What system is called the "emotional brain"
Definition
The limbic system, in the diencephalon.
Term
If the frontal lobe and limbic system are damaged, what emotions do you usually see?
Definition
Fear, aggressiveness, depression, rage, euphoria, irritability and apathy.
Term
If a person if able to concentrate and temporarily ignore some sensations, what portion of the brain is working?
Definition
Thalamus.
Term
Where is the thalamus located?
Definition
Right in the center of the brain.
Term
The posterior lobe of the pituitary can simulate the release of what neurotransmitter?
Definition
Oxytocin, the cuddle hormone.
Term
If a person has difficulty feeling like they have an appetite, what structure of the brain may be damaged?
Definition
Hypothalamus.
Term
What emotions are the limibic system/emotional brain responsible for?
Definition
Fear, anxiety, anger, rage, aggression, love, joy, hope as well as sexuality and social behavior.
Term
What important structures do we look for in the limbic system?
Definition
Amygdala, hyopothalamus, thalamus.
Term
Which nervous system (ANS or CNS) is regulated by the hypothalamus?
Definition
ANS.
Term
The cholinergic is....?
Definition
Acetylcholine!
Term
What does acetylcholine do for us?
Definition
Movements, arousal, sleep, pain and memory aquisition & retention.
Term
Decreased levels of acetylcholine have been linked to what disorders?
Definition
Huntington's, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Term
What are increased levels of acetylcholine linked to?
Definition
Depression.
Term
Decreased levels of these 3 monoamines are linked to depression:
Definition
Norepinephrine, serotonin, histamine.
Term
Decreased levels of this monoamine are linked to parkinson's and depression.
Definition
Dopamine.
Term
Increased levels of these two monoamines are linked to mania and schizophrenia:
Definition
Norepinephrine, Dopamine.
Term
Increased levels of serotonin cause what state?
Definition
Anxiety.
Term
Neurotransmitters: Increased levels of _____ cause depression. Decreased levels of _____ cause depression.
Definition
Increased levels of acetylcholine.
Decreased levels of Monoamines. (Serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, histamine.)
Term
Which type of neurotransmitter (cholinergics, monoamines, amino acids and neuropeptides) deal with sleep and arousal?
Definition
Monoamines. (Not dopamine)
Term
A patient has hypersecretion of prolactin. What mental health issues should you expect to see from this patient?
Definition
Depression, decreased libido, stress intolerance.
Term
The medulla is responsible for what? The pons region is responsible for what?
Definition
Medulla- Swallow, sneeze, cough, vomit
Pons - Equilibrium, muscle tone, posture (PEMP)
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