Brain, Function Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Medulla Oblongata control?
A
It controls the heartbeat and breathing rate as well as reflexes like swallowing, vomiting sneezing
2
Q
What does the Cerebellum control?
A
It co-ordinates movement, balance and posture. Also timing and fine motor movements
3
Q
What does the Hypothalamus control?
A
It controls things like thirst, hunger, body temperature and the release of many hormones
4
Q
What does the Frontal Lobe control?
A
Personality, judging, speaking & planning
5
Q
What does the Parietal Lobe control?
A
Sense of touch, body position
6
Q
What does the Occipital Lobe control?
A
Information related to sight
7
Q
What does the Temporal Lobe control?
A
Comprehension, sound & speech.
