Functions of the brain

State the general functions of the brain. Functions of the brain include motor control, sensation, emotion, and thoughts. 2. Describe how the brain is formed from the neural tube in the embryonic period. 3. Explain the meaning of the terms: forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. 4. Describe how white and gray matter and convolutions are distributed in the brain. 5. Name, locate, and indicate the functions of each of the major lobes of the cerebral hemispheres.

6. Discuss the differences found between the left and right cerebral hemispheres. 7. State the locations and functions of the following structures: thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pons, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, cerebral nuclei, reticular formation, and pyramidal tracts. 8. Bxplain the function of the midbrain (mesencephalon).

9. Name the twelve pairs of cranial nerves and state their locations and functions. 10. Identify the various neurotransmitters found in the brain. 11. Explain the function of the meninges surrounding the brain. 12. Name and show the location of the four ventricles of the brain.

13. Describe the formation, absorption, composition, and pattern of circulation of cerebrospinal fluid. 14. Explain the importance of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in maintaining homeostasis within the brain. 15. Describe how an electroencephalogram (EEG) is produced and discuss its clinical importance.