Brain structure

Question 1

What does the cerebrum do?

Answer 1

Control voluntary functions

e.g., thought, vision, memory

Question 2

What does the cerebellum do?

Answer 2

Controls balance and fine motor movement

Question 3

What does the medulla oblongata do?

Answer 3

Controls many autonomous functions

e.g., breathing, heart rate

Question 4

What does the hypothalamus do?

Answer 4

Controls bodily functions and homeostatic mechanisms

e.g., water potential, temperature