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Equine Nervous System - Horse Anatomy (view source)
Revision as of 16:50, 21 November 2012
, 16:50, 21 November 2012→Thalamus
The thalamus functions to relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex and the hypothalamus, regulating visceral functions including temperature, reproductive functions, eating, sleeping and the display of emotion. The limbic system describes a collection of structures within the forebrain, including the ''amygdala'' and '' hippocampus'', also known as the 'emotional brain'. It is important in the formation of memories and in making decisions and learning.
The thalamus functions to relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex and the hypothalamus, regulating visceral functions including temperature, reproductive functions, eating, sleeping and the display of emotion. The limbic system describes a collection of structures within the forebrain, including the ''amygdala'' and '' hippocampus'', also known as the 'emotional brain'. It is important in the formation of memories and in making decisions and learning.
=====Thalamus=====
=====Thalamus=====
The thalamus has many functions:
*Processing and relaying sensory information selectively to various parts of the cerebral cortex
*Translating signals to the cerebral cortex from lower centres including auditory, somatic, visceral, gustatory and visual systems
*Regulating states of sleep and wakefulness The thalamus plays a major role in regulating arousal, levels of consciousness and levels of activity.
*Controlling the pituitary gland, thus is very important in the endocrine system.
=====Hypothalamus=====
=====Hypothalamus=====
=====Pituitary=====
=====Pituitary=====