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Quiz 2 A&P II Reflex Review and Brain Wrap Up
Quiz 2 A&P II from lecture on 10/28; Class 7
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Undergraduate 2
10/28/2011

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Term
Name the 4 Major Regions of the Brain
Definition
Stem
Diencephelon
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Term
Reticular Formation
RAS - Reticular Activation System
Definition
Several clusters of cell bodies (grey matter) mixed with white matter (axons) spreading throughout the brain stem like a net.
Term
What is the Function of the RAS?
Definition
Conscious
Awakening from sleep
Term
Describe the structure of the Cerebrum
Definition
The Cortx is the outer grey matter
The inner layer is filled with mylenated axons (white matter) that is complex and crosses throughout and across the hemmispheres.
Term
Basal Ganglia
Definition
A group / three clusters of grey matter deep within the cerebrum.
Term
t is the function of the Basal Ganglia?
Definition
Crude Movements
Initiate and Terminate Movement
Regulate Muscle Tone
Subconscious Movements (arm swinging) control
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