13 - Neuronal Communication

Question 1

13.7 - Cerebrum

Answer 1

• Control of voluntary actions e.g. learning, memory and conscious thought.

Question 2

13.7 - Cerebellum

Answer 2

Controls unconscious actions e.g. posture, balance - coordinates movement, if damaged = jerky movements

Question 3

13.7 - Medulla Oblongata

Answer 3

Autonomic control e.g. heart and breathing rate

Question 4

13.7 - Hypothalamus

Answer 4

• Behaviour e.g. feeding/sleeping
• composition of blood plasma - good blood supply
• endocrine gland - stores and releases hormones

Question 5

13.7 - Pituitary gland

Answer 5

Anterior (front) - produces hormones e.g. FSH
Posterior (back) - stores and releases hormones from hypothalamus e.g. ADH