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Cerebrum vs Cerebellum- Compare and contrast form and function
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The Cerebrum and the Cerebelum
 
The cerebrum (Fore-brain/front of brain), and the cerebelum (little brain) are the two largest structures in the brain. The largest been Cerebrum composing of right and left hemispheres. Weighing about 1300g, about 85% of brain ‘s weight and about 2% of the human’s body weight.
The cerebrum performs higher functions like reasoning, vision, emotions, learning, It also performs functions like interpreting touch, hearing , speech  and fine control of movements.
Cerebrum is located inside the bony cranium extending from the frontal bone anteriorly to the posterior occipial bone. It is located in the anterior and middle cranial fossae, located above the tentorium cerebelli in the inferior-posterior boarder. It is divided into four lobes, each handling a specific segment of the cerebrum’s jobs. These are: frontal, tempoal, parietal and occipital lobes.
In contrast, the cerebellum, reffered to as the little brain with adult weight of about 150g, about 12% of brain’s weight and about 0.2% of the human weight.
The cerebellum is responsible for cordinating voluntary movements. Also responsible for motor skills such as balance, cordination, and posture.
It is a major structure of the hindbrain, located near the brainstem, which acts as a relay center connecting the cerebrum and cerebelum to the spinal cord.
It is found at the back of the brain underlying the occipital and temporal lobes of the cerebral cortex. It is separated into three lobes: flocculonodular, anterior and posterior lobes.
Clinical implcations:
Clinically, damage to the cerebrum will depend on which side is damaged and the effect of crossing over due to decussation of the various tracts. Damage to the left hemisphere especiaaly due to stroke will result in left hemispheric stroke, causing right sided weakness or paralysis and sensory impairment. Aphasia, and visual problems including inability to see the right visual field of each eye, may also occur.
Clinically, damage to the cerebellum results in Asynergia, Dysmetria, Adiadochokinesia, Intention tremors and Ataxic gait.
Summary:
The cerebral and the cerebellum are related, at least they are both brain structures, sharing some similarities and impotant differences resulting in clinically distinguishable presentation from damages occuring in each of them.
References:

1. Cerebellum: Anatomy and Organization, Richard Hawkes. The University of Calgary, Canada.

2.Cerebrum: Assoc Prof Craig Hacking and Dr. Jeremy Jones et al.
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Chapter 15- THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AND VISCERAL REFLEXES
Section 15.1
 
Topic
The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system: Compare and contrast  form and function
 
Discussion: Goal:  Your goal for the week is to draw out and clarify some of these important concepts from the textbook to help you with your exam and career.
The discussions are aligned with the learning objectives of the chapters.
All posts are to include substantive material and your own critical thinking.
 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH WEEK:
IMPORTANT NOTE: See Start Here tab for APA help. References are expected to create a substantial main post. Your text should be one of the sources. The goal is NOT to retype the text but to break down the concepts and clarify where 80% of the post should be in your own words. Avoid excessive quotes.  Cite the source when you summarize or paraphrase or have direct quotes.
Plagiarism is a serious penalty; please make sure to use your own words and provide citations and references for all sources you utilize in your responses.
The in text citation (i.e. (Saladin et al, 2020) follows any sentence that reflects information you learned from the book whether you summarize or quote.
Reminder: Use your own words when writing your post. You should include the reference at the bottom of your post should appear as follows: For example:
Reference:
Saladin, K. (2020). Anatomy & Physiology The Unit of Form and Function.  McGraw Hill Education.
 
 
 
 
Set up and Label each section:
RESEARCH

• *The explanation / backgroundof the topic- Teach the topic to students. Break it down.   (*Everyone must do this part). Include the Structure and Function relationship in the body Important. Interesting and current research on the topic.
• Examplesto clarify and teach. (Important!) (Your own examples can be critical thinking too.)

CRITICAL THINKING: 
 
(Label this section)

Apply the information from the research section.

• Critique your research sources. Examples: Apply everyday phenomena in terms of the scientific concepts in your research section. Make observations and draw conclusions.
• Tips and Tricksfor Remembering and Recalling. Is there a mnemonic device that might help you memorize this information or what helps you understand this?
• Connect the dots  Use critical thinking. Why is this an important topic?  For you, your community, society, the world.  How does it relate to other concepts in the text? Use your own words and thoughts here.

 
Chapter 15- THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AND VISCERAL REFLEXES
Section 15.1
The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system: Compare and contrast  form and function