12.2 Flashcards
What are the three parts of the brain stem
midbrain
pons and
medulla oblongata
cephalic
head
comprised of grey matter and its relay station is between cerebrum and spinal cord
thalamus
integration center for autonomic nervous system
hypothalamus
master regulator of endocrine system
hypothalamus
regulates body temp, hunger/thirst, reproductive hormones, sleep cycle, visceral motor functions
hypothalamus
secretes the hormone melatonin which promotes sleep
pineal
what produces sleep
melatonin
location of substantia nigra and dopaminergic neurons
midbrain
pons
bridge
What are the two parts of pons
superficial axons
deep nuclei
cardio
hearts
pulmo
lungs
regulates cardiopulmonary function of breathing, heart rate and vasodilation
medulla oblongata
propriou
own
cerebellum(vocab
little cerebrem
responsible for pain and motor
thalmus
purkinje cells and motor coordination and balance
cerebellum