Brain Parts

Question 0

Location: base of brain at the top of spinal chord
Function: sends and receives info, automatic/survival functions
Tip: stalk of broccoli

Answer 0

Brain stem

Question 1

Location: base of brain composed of cerebellum, pons, and medulla
Function: coordinates basic bodily functions including movement
Tip: behind means back

Answer 1

Hindbrain

Question 2

Location: starts at base of brain and runs down the spine
Function: pathway of nerve fibers to carry info, connects brain to the rest of fibers
Tip: highway

Answer 2

Spinal chord

Question 3

Location: above spinal chord below pons
Function: heart and reflexes

Answer 3

Medulla

Question 4

Locstion: above the medulla on the brain stem
Function: sleep and dreams, facial expressions
Tip: imagine as pillows located at the top of the bed (brainstem)

Answer 4

Pons

Question 5

Location: base of brain
Function: balance, coordination, and fine motor movements
Tip: Sara can balance

Answer 5

Cerebellum