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Chapter 2 Functional Neuroanatomy and Evolution of Nervous System
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CHAPTER 2 FUNCTIONALNEUROANATOMY AND EVOLUTION OF
NERVOUS SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Anterior - term meaning toward the front
Autonomic nervous system - division that directs activity of glands, organs, & smooth muscles of body
Basal ganglia - collection of nuclei within cerebral hemispheres that participate in control of movement
- structure consisting of hindbrain & midbrain
Central canal - small midline channel in spinal cord that contains cerebrospinal fluid
Central nervous system - complex of nerve tissues that controls activities of the body
Cerebellum - structure located in metencephalon that participates in balance, muscle tone, muscle
coordination
Chordate - animals that possess a train brains & spinal cord
Contralateral - term referring to structures on opposite sides of midline
Corpus callosum - wide band of axons connecting right and left hemispheres
Enteric nervous system - system consisting of neurons embedded in lining of gastrointestinal system
Gray matter - area of neural tissue primarily made up of cell bodies
Gyrus - "hill" on convoluted surface of cerebral cortex
Hippocampus - structure deep within cerebral hemispheres involved with formation of long-term
declarative memories
Hominin - primate tribe, of which humans are the only surviving members
Hypothalamus - structure found in diencephalon involved in hunger, thirst, sexual behavior, aggresssion
Inferior - term meaning toward the bottom
Ipsilateral - term referring to structures on same side of midline
Lateral - term meaning away from midline
Limbic system - set of brain structures that participate in emotional behavior, motivated behavior,
learning
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