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Lab Exam 3- BRAIN
BRAIN
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
04/13/2009

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Cerebrum
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Anterior two-thirds of brain, Two cerebral hemispheres, interprets sensory info, sends motor commands to body, memory, intelligence, and personality.
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Cerebellum
Definition
Between medulla oblongata and Cerebrum. 2 Lobes. Uses incoming sensory info about body positions to coordinate skeletal muscle activity (maintains Posture)
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Medulla Oblongata
Definition
Elongated inferior posterior portion of brain
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Corpus Callosum
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Below Cerebrum, fibrous band of tissue, allows communication between R & L sides of the brain.
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Thalamus
Definition
Circular structure under corpus callosum. Relays sensory impulses to cerebral cortex.
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Pons
Definition
Allows cerebrum to communicate w/ cerebellum
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