After reading this article you will learn about the functions of Reticular Activating System (RAS). The Reticular Activating System (RAS) of the brain stem is considered as one of the most important systems which facilitates the functioning of sensation and attention. This is made up of a net-like bundle of neurons that run through the […]
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Functional Division of the Cerebral Cortex: 4 Lobes
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This article throws light upon the four lobes of cerebral cortex. The lobes are: 1. Frontal Lobe/Frontal Cortex 2. Motor Lobe 3. Temporal Lobe 4. Occipital Lobe. 1. Frontal Lobe/Frontal Cortex: The frontal lobes can be divided into superior, Middle and Inferior gyri, anatomically. However, functionally the frontal lobes may be divided into motor cortex, […]
3 Main Structures of the Brain (With Clinical Considerations)
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This article throws light upon the three main structures of the brain with its clinical considerations. 1. Limbic System: The C.N.S. localization for emotions, is called the Limbic system by James Paper (1939). The latest models of the limbic system include the amygdala and septal area. Also many parts of the basal ganglia are connected […]