Brain Flashcards
1
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Medulla oblongata
A
controls breathing, heart rate and blood pressure
2
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Thalamus
A
filters and passes on input from the brainstem
3
Q
Hypothalamus
A
controls secretions of the pituitary gland
4
Q
Corpus callosum
A
thick band of fibers joining the cerebral hemispheres
5
Q
Pons
A
provides link between cerebral cortex and cerebellum
6
Q
Pituitary gland
A
endocrine gland that secretes numerous hormones
7
Q
Occipital lobe
A
produces the sense of vision
8
Q
Frontal lobe
A
controls some body movements, reasoning, judgment and emotions
9
Q
Temporal lobe
A
interprets the sense of hearing
10
Q
Parietal lobe
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interprets sensations such as pain, pressure, touch, hot and cold
11
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Cerebellum
A
coordinates muscle contractions and balance
