Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Brain stem
A
connects brain to rest of nervous system
2
Q
medulla oblongata
A
Regulates breathing, heart rate & blood pressure
3
Q
cerebellum
A
balance &
muscle coordination
4
Q
Pons
A
Operates facial expression
5
Q
Mid brain
A
Filters nerve signals from brain stem
6
Q
0lfactory bulb
A
Relays signals from nose receptors
7
Q
pituitary gland
A
The “master
gland” — regulates
the endocrine system
8
Q
Amygdala
A
Creates emotions
9
Q
Hypothalamus
A
Controls basic drives like sleep, sex, and hunger
10
Q
hypothalamus
A
regulates neuro-transmit ter production
11
Q
Septum
A
Processes feelings of pleasure
12
Q
corpus callosum
A
filters &
relays
nerve
signals between the
hemispheres
13
Q
Thalamus
A
Relays sensory information
14
Q
basal ganglia
A
controls eye
movement; connects limbic
system to cerebrum
15
Q
basal ganglia
A
operates basic physical movements & reactions
