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Explore comprehensive brain anatomy and physiology, including brain regions, structures, neurons, nervous system functions, and how the brain controls body activities and behavior.

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Comprehensive Anatomy & Physiology: Brain
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1. Four major parts of the Brain stem, Cerebellum, Diencephalon, and Cerebrum
brain




2. Cranial meninges lay- Dura mater (outer), Arachnoid mater (middle), and Pia mater (inner)
ers



3. Layers of cranial dura External periosteal layer and internal meningeal layer
mater




4. Falx cerebri function Separates the two hemispheres of the cerebrum




5. Falx cerebelli function Separates the two hemispheres of the cerebellum

6. Tentorium cerebelli Separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum
function

7. Brain energy con- Consumes 20% of oxygen and glucose at rest
sumption

8. Brain areas lacking Pineal gland, pituitary gland, hypothalamus, and area postrema
BBB

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9. Blood-brain barrier Tight junctions of endothelial cells and astrocyte foot processes
(BBB) formation




10. Choroid plexuses func- Capillary networks covered by ependymal cells that produce CSF
tion




11. Ventricles of the brain Four CSF-filled cavities (two lateral, third, and fourth)




12. CSF homeostatic con- Mechanical protection, chemical protection, and circulation
tributions

13. Arachnoid villi func- Reabsorb CSF back into the blood
tion

14. Hydrocephalus Excess CSF buildup in brain ventricles increasing pressure




15. Three parts of the Medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain
brain stem




16.
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