Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

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The superior colliculi control which of the following functions?

Regulation of heart rate and blood pressure

Auditory processing and sound localization

Balance and coordination of voluntary movements

Visual reflexes and coordination of eye movements

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Identify the location of the superior colliculi in the brain. They are part of the midbrain, located on the dorsal aspect of the brainstem.

Understand the primary function of the superior colliculi. They are involved in processing visual information and coordinating eye movements.

Differentiate the functions of the superior colliculi from other brain structures. For example, the inferior colliculi are involved in auditory processing, while the cerebellum is responsible for balance and coordination.

Recognize that the superior colliculi are part of the tectum, which is involved in visual reflexes, such as tracking moving objects and orienting the eyes and head towards visual stimuli.

Conclude that the superior colliculi are primarily responsible for visual reflexes and coordination of eye movements, distinguishing them from functions related to heart rate, blood pressure, or auditory processing.