3 Regions of the Brain~ 9/10/22 Flashcards
What are the 3 regions of the brain?
- Forebrain
- Midbrain
- Hindbrain
What is the forebrain?
The longest and most prominent part of the brain
Where is the forebrain located?
It sits on top of the midbrain
What does the forebrain do?
Regulates cognitive processes
What does the forebrain consist of?
The cerebrum, hypothalamus, thalamus
What does the cerebrum do?
Its responsible for cognitive processes (thinking, memory, learning etc)
What does the hypothalamus do?
It regulates the body’s internal environment
What does the thalamus do?
It receive information from the sensory organs and then passes it to the relevant parts of hte brain for analysis
What is the midbrain?
Its the central part of the brain
How long is the midbrain?
Approximately 2-3cm long
What does the midbrain connect?
It connects the forebrain and hindbrain
What does the midbrain contain?
Reticular formation
What is another word for reticular formation?
Reticular Activating System (R.A.S)
What does reticular formation do
- Screens incoming information to prevent the brain from being overloaded
- Alert relevant brain centres to important information
- Maintain consciousness + regulates arousal
Where is the hindbrain located?
At the base of the brain
