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THE BRAIN
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
03/20/2011

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Ridges of the brain are called
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Gyri
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Grooves of the brain are called
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Sulci
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Name and point to the lobes of the brain
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Frontal,Temporal, Parietal, Occipital
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Gray matter of cerebral cortex is
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Neuron cell bodies, involved in higher brain functions
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What matter is
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Myelinated fiber tracts inside the gray matter
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What is the Thalamus
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The thalamus is the relay station for sensory impulses
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What does the hypothalamus do
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Helps regulate body temperature, Controls water balance,and regulates metabolism
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The Pituitary gland is attached to the
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Hypothalamus
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The brain stem attaches to
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the spinal cord
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The Pons
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controls breathing
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The medulla oblongata is
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Autonomic control center for heart rate, blood pressure, breathing swallowing, vomiting, etc
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The cerebellum
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Provides involuntarty coordination of body movements and role in posture and equilibrium
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