EXERCISE 20 Brain Structure and Function

OBJECTIVES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Identify the major external and internal structures of the brain Describe the basic functions of the principal structures of the brain Identify brain waves and describe the effect of stimulation on brain wave patterns Identify the 3 main cranial fossae Name the 3 meninges and describe their similarities and differences Identify the 4 ventricles of the brain and describe their function Trace the cerebrospinal fluid circulation Compare the anatomy of the sheep brain with that of the human brain MATERIALS human brain models, charts, or use Real Anatomy (Nervous) preserved human brain, skull ventricular system model Dissection: preserved sheep brains, dissection equipment, disposable gloves, safety glasses Biopac Laboratory Guide Experiment: The Effect of Mental and Sensory Stimulations on Brain Wave Patterns The human brain simultaneously conducts and coordinates a variety of incredible processes with which no computer is presently able to compete. The expansive development of the human brain distinguishes it from that of all other creatures. One of