Brain Areas Within The Head Flashcards
1
Q
Relays sensory messages to the cortex; replies to the cerebellum and medulla
A
Thalamus
2
Q
Band of neurons carrying messages between the two hemispheres
A
Corpus Callosum
3
Q
Controls breathing, heartbeat, and other vital functions
A
Medulla
4
Q
Initiates speech and muscle movements; involved in making plans
A
Frontal Lobe
5
Q
Processes sensory input for vision
A
Occipital Lobe
6
Q
Coordinates movement and balance, and processes some sensory input
A
Cerebellum
7
Q
Processes sensory input for touch and body position
A
Parietal Lobe
8
Q
Processes sensory input for hearing
A
Temporal Lobe
9
Q
Relays muscle movement messages between the cerebellum and cortex
A
Pons
