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Neurscience
Nervous System
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
09/15/2010

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Radial Glial Cells
Definition
Glial cells that guide embryonic migration of neurons
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Lateral Geniculate Nucleus
Definition
Portion of thalams responsible for visual function
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Basal Ganglia
Definition
Portion of the brain that stores and utilizes "known" motor functions
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Myelin Sheath
Definition
Surround neurons for protection and support
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Glial Cells
Definition
Cells that support, protect, and monitor neuronal cells
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Cerebellum
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Region of the brain responsible for balance and coordination
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Hippocampus
Definition
Portion of the brain that stores memories
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Oligodedrocyte
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A glial cell responsible for creating myelin sheath
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Olfactory Bulb
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Portion of brain responsible for smell
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Medial Geniculate Nucleus
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Portion of thalamus responsible for auditory function
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Astrocytes
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Glial cells that monitor chemicals, give nutrients, and support neurons
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Medulla Oblangata
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Portion of the brain that is responsible for autonomic funtions: respiration, cardiovascular, urination...
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Nucleus
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A dense collection of neurons in the Central Nervous System
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Ganglion
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A dense collection of neurons in the Peripheral Nervous System
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Cingulate Gyrus
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Portion of brain responsible for integration of the Limbic System, Frontal Lobe, Motor Cortex, etc.
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