13.7 Structure and function of the brain Flashcards
what are the membranes which protect the brain?
meninges
what are the main sections of the brain?
cerebrum
cerebellum
medulla oblongata
hypothalamus
pituitary gland
diagram of the structure of the brain
what is the cerebrum for?
controls VOLUNTARY actions
- memory
- personality
- conscious thought
what is the cerebellum for?
controls INVOLUNTARY actions
- balance
- posture
what is the medulla oblongata?
used in autonomic control
- heart rate
- breathing rate
what is the hypothalamus?
regulates temperature and water balance
- thermoregulation
- osmoregulation
what is the pituitary gland?
stores and releases hormones which regulate body functions
what are the adaptations of the cerebrum?
highly convoluted so an increased SA:V
left and right hemispheres
what is the pituitary split into?
anterior
posterior
what is the anterior pituitary used for?
produces FSH
TO DO WITH REPRODUCTION
what is the posterior pituitary for?
releases and stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus
- ADH
