Brain structure

Question 1

Brainstem

Answer 1

Medulla
Pons
Midbrain
Thalamus

Question 2

Medulla and pons

Answer 2

Organize reflexes that are more complex and sustained than spinal reflexes, like balance or vital reflexes like breathing and heart rate.

Question 3

Midbrain

Answer 3

Has neural centers that help govern typical movement patterns, like eating/drinking.

Question 4

Cerebellum

Answer 4

Little brain, rapid well timed sequences of muscle movements. Feed forward manner, programming appropriate force and timing before it’s initiated.

Question 5

Basal ganglia

Answer 5

Produce of slow intricate movements. Sensory info in feedback manner, senses provide info and basal adjusts based on that info.

Question 6

Thalamus

Answer 6

Atop the brainstem, Relay station/switch board of the brain. Connects most parts together. Also arousal function for rest of brain.