Lesson 4

Lesson 4

Lesson 4: Nervous System Specifics

Introduction

This section concentrates on specific aspects and components of the nervous system. It also is more detailed than the earlier sections so take it slow. Make sure you understand the concepts involved with each system. Make sure you continue to review Carlson's specific sections that pertain to each PowerPoint presentation.

TO-DO LIST

	Read: Carlson, Chs. 12, 8, 14,13 Pages 89-91, 237-246
	Memorize: DeArmond Figure 74
	Anatomy Quiz
	Study Questions
LECTURES
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Feedback Loops
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The Hypothalamus
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Primary Movement Areas
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Other Movement Areas (Basal Ganglia)
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Other Movement Areas (Cerebellum)
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Speech and Language
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Sensation Systems
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Memory Structures and Systems
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After completing this lesson you should understand / be able to

To gain an understanding of different brain system structures and how they work.

To have an appreciation for the complexity of some brain systems.

To understand how the systems use feedback loops to work together.

To recognize how symptomatology can diagnose where brain damage is located.

Important Terms

Arcuate Fasiculus

Anterolateral system

Broca's area

Feedback loops

Final Common Pathway

Hypothalamic Axis

Nociceptors

Spinal Cord Tracts

Wernicke's area