Brain

Question 1

Cerebrum:

Answer 1

Largest/most prominent structure

interprets sensory impulses controls voluntary motor activity

regulates muscle tone, stores info in memory

develops emotional/intellectual thoughts

Question 2

Cerebellum:

Answer 2

posterior to the cerebrum

separated from the cerebrum by the transverse fissure

divided into 2 cerebullar hemispheres

regulates motor movements

coordinates voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination, and speech, resulting in SMOOTH and balanced MUSCULAR activity.

Question 3

the 3 parts of the brainstem:

Answer 3

Mesencephalon/Midbrain

Pons

Medulla Oblogata

Question 4

Define the brainstem:

Answer 4

posterior region hidden in the phalemic region

Question 5

Cerebral Penducles:

Answer 5

stocks of growth of tissue that connect the cerebrum & midbrain

Question 6

Cereuncles:

Answer 6

stocks of growth of tissue that connect the cerebellum & midbrain

Question 7

Mesencephalon/midbrain

Answer 7

where the corpora quadrigemina are located

contains the superior colliculi- reflexs for visual stimuli
inferior colliculi: reflexs for audiotory stimuli

Question 8

Pons:

Answer 8

elevated mass of tissue on the uentral surface

connect the cerebrum to the cerebellum, medulla, spinal cord

regulates breathing center

Question 9

Medulla Oblogata:

Answer 9

column of tissue extends posteriorly from the pons & is continous w/ the spinal cord

regulates heart rate, breathing rate, blood vessel diameter

Question 10

Brainstem:

Answer 10

superior region hidden in the phalemic region

all information relayed from the body to the cerebrum and cerebellum and vice versa must traverse the brainstem

Question 11

Carpus Callosum:

Answer 11

contians myelinated nerve fiber tracts that connect the 2 CEREBRAL hemispheres

Question 12

Hypothalamus:

Answer 12

regulates the autonomic N.S. & pitutary gland

control of the bodily functions not consciously directed

controls centers for temp, food/water, sleep, endocrine

hormonal

Question 13

Mamillary Body:

Answer 13

a region in the hypothalamus

control center for motor reflexes associated w/ EATING

Question 14

Thalamus:

Answer 14

relay station for sensory impulses going to the cerebral cortex

Question 15

Pineal Body:

Answer 15

secretes melanin, assists the hypothalmus in regulating sleep/wake cycles

secretes seratonin-happy chemical

Question 16

Cirgulate Gyrus:

Answer 16

where emotions & behaviors are regulated

of the cerebral cortex