Brain Development

Question 1

Proecephelon makes up what two structures?

Answer 1

The forebrain. Telencephelon (Thalamus’s) and diencephelon (cerebrum)

Question 2

Mesencephelon makes up what structure(s)?

Answer 2

Midbrain

Question 3

Rhombencephelon makes up what structure(s)?

Answer 3

The hindbrain. Metencephelon and myelencephelon

Question 4

Midbrain function

Answer 4

CNS relay station, all sensory and motor information passes through it.

Question 5

Hindbrain

Answer 5

Contains the cerebellum, reticular formation, and the brain stem. It is responsible for autonomic functions.