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paleencephalon

paleencephalon

9.9
Parts of the brain that are older and control basic survival functions like breathing and moving
  • noun
  • /ˌpeɪliˈɛnsefəˌlɒn/
  • Specialized
: paleocéfalo
  • In humans, the paleencephalon includes the brainstem and basal ganglia.

Examples

  • The paleencephalon controls many basic survival functions that are present in all vertebrates.

  • Unlike the neocortex, the paleencephalon is responsible for instinctive behaviors.

  • Research on the paleencephalon has helped scientists understand the evolution of the nervous system.

  • The paleencephalon plays a crucial role in regulating basic bodily functions.

  • The paleencephalon plays a crucial role in regulating basic bodily functions.

  • In humans, the paleencephalon includes the brainstem and basal ganglia.

  • The paleencephalon controls many basic survival functions that are present in all vertebrates.

Synonyms

paleoencephalon
vspaleencephalon
  • Specialized
9.9

Older parts of the brain that control basic life functions and instincts

has the same meaning but uses a different spelling form

Surface Forms

paleencephalon singular
paleencephalons plural

Morphology

paleencephalon = encephalon (opaque) = pale + encephalon

The elements are specialized anatomical combining forms and the prefix 'pale' here is not a productive, easily recognized English prefix for most learners.

Etymology

The word paleencephalon comes from the parts paleo- meaning 'old' and -encephalon meaning 'brain', the same paleo- you see in paleontology. So, it literally means 'old brain', and it refers to the oldest, basic parts of the brain that control survival and instinctive behavior.