Sheep Brain Anatomy

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What is the function of the Cerebellum?

Back

The Cerebellum is responsible for coordination of voluntary movements, balance, and motor learning.

Front

Where is the Thalamus located and what is its primary function?

Back

The Thalamus is located above the brainstem and acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Front

What are the Olfactory Bulbs and their role in the brain?

Back

The Olfactory Bulbs are structures located at the front of the brain that process smell information from the nasal cavity.

Front

What is the Spinal Cord and its significance?

Back

The Spinal Cord is a long, tubular structure that extends from the brainstem down the vertebral column, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What is the longitudinal fissure?

Back

The longitudinal fissure is a deep groove that divides the brain into the left and right hemispheres.

Front

What is the transverse fissure?

Back

The transverse fissure is the groove that separates the cerebellum from the cerebrum.

Front

What is the fornix and its function?

Back

The fornix is a C-shaped bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that carries signals from the hippocampus to the hypothalamus.

Front

What are lateral ventricles?

Back

Lateral ventricles are cavities in the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions the brain and helps maintain its chemical environment.

Front

What is the role of the Hippocampus?

Back

The Hippocampus is involved in the formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions.

Front

What is the function of the Medulla Oblongata?

Back

The Medulla Oblongata controls autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.