also called microglia, extremely small glial cells that remove cellular debris from injured or dead cells.
reticular fromation
an extensive region of the brainstem (extending from the medulla throught the thalamus)that is involved in arousal.
functional MRI (fMRI)
magnetic resonance imaging that deects changes in blood flow and therefore identifies regions of the brain that are particularly active during a given task.
gross neuroanatomy
anatomical features of the nervous system that are apparent to the naked eye.
olfactory bulb
an anterior basal structure that recieves olfactory (smell) imputs from the nasal cavaties.
monoploar neuron
a nerve with a single brance that leaves the cell body and then extends in 2 directions: one end is the receptive pole, and the other end the output zone.
ribosomes
structures in the cell body where genetic information is translated (protiens are produced).
red nucleus
a brainstem structure related to motor control.
conserved
In the context of evolution, referring to a trait that is passed on from a common ancestor to 2 or more decendant species
diencephalon
the posterior part of the forebrain, including the thalimus and the hypothalimus.
