3. Cerebral
Hemispheres
- List the major lobes, fissures, and functional areas of the cerebral cortex.
- Explain lateralization of hemisphere function.
- Differentiate between commissures, association fibers, and projection fibers.
- Describe the general function of the basal nuclei (basal ganglia).
5. Brain Stem
- Identify the three major regions of the brain stem, and note the functions of each area.
7. Protection
of the Brain
- Describe how meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, and the blood-brain barrier protect the CNS.
- Describe the formation of cerebrospinal fluid, and follow its circulatory pathway.
