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Inferior olivary nucleus
The inferior olive – more precisely, the olive nucleus complex – is one of the largest nucleus complexes in the brain stem. It plays an important role in fine-tuning motor skills, as it forms the connection between the motor cortex and the cerebellum.
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The Thalamus dorsalis
The structure is complex, the tasks are varied. It supports the senses, motor skills, and psyche.
28.11.2025
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Lateral geniculate body
The lateral geniculate nucleus is the section of the thalamus (the largest part of the diencephalon) where around 90% of the optic nerve axons terminate. It has a characteristic stratification into six cell layers. The nerve cells of the lateral geniculate nucleus send their projections to the visual cortex. Together with the medial geniculate nucleus, it forms the metathalamus.
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Cerebellar nuclei
A group of four paired nuclei located in the white matter of the cerebellum: the dentate nucleus, emboliform nucleus, globose nucleus, and fastigial nucleus. Functionally, the cerebellar nuclei are associated with motor tasks.
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Basal nucleus
A collection of nerve cells in the basal region of the telencephalon. The basal ganglia are considered to be an important producer of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. In Alzheimer's patients and, in some cases, Parkinson's patients, the basal ganglia degenerate. As a result, they produce less and less acetylcholine, which neurologists associate with some of the symptoms of these diseases.
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Supraoptic nucleus
A core area of the hypothalamus, located above the optic nerves. This is where the peptide hormones vasopressin and oxytocin are produced.
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- Smell & Taste
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- Think
- Emotions
Reason vs. Emotion?
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11.09.2025
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The Septum
The core areas of the septum are located at the interface between the hypothalamus and hippocampus.
09.10.2025
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