Brain

Question 1

Four lobes of Cerebrum

Answer 1

Frontal, Parietal (L and R), Temporal, and Occipital

Question 2

Cerebellum

Answer 2

below and behind the Cerebrum, looks like a smaller brain.

Muscle movement and posture

Question 3

Diencephalon

Answer 3

Anteromost part of underside of brain. Includes: Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Optic Chiasm, and Pituitary Gland.

Question 4

Thalamus

Answer 4

Part of Diencephalon. Processes all senses except smell

Question 5

Hypothalamus

Answer 5

Part of Diencephalon. Basic body functions: hunger, thirst, sleep, body temp, blood pressure.

Question 6

Optic Chiasm

Answer 6

Part of the Diencephalon. Where the optic nerves cross

Question 7

Pituitary Gland

Answer 7

Part of the diencephalon and also the Endocrine System.

Question 8

Midbrain/Mesencephalon

Answer 8

Visual reflexes, hearing

Question 9

Pons

Answer 9

Relay center for brain

Question 10

Medulla Oblongata

Answer 10

Continuous with spinal cord posteriorly and the Pons anteriorly. Impulse relay center: controls heart, respiration, and vasomotor reactions.

Question 11

Fornix

Answer 11

A bundle of white matter fibers that arches around the thalamus. (not brain specific)