Brain updated Flashcards
1
Q
largest area of the brain where all info is sorted and
interpreted
A
Cerebrum
2
Q
- sensory relay centre (ex. auditory, visual , touch, pain)
A
thalamus
3
Q
produces releasing hormones controlling secretions of
pituitary
A
hypothalamus
4
Q
- sends outgoing (efferent) thru autonomic NS
A
hypothalamus
5
Q
- receives info from internal organs (afferent)
A
hypothalamus
6
Q
- direct contact to hormonal systems via pituitary
A
hypothalamus
7
Q
- receives signals from spinal cord
A
medulla oblongata
8
Q
- has reflex centres involved in head movement
A
pons
9
Q
- bridge-like structure containing bundles of axons
travelling between the cerebellum & rest of CNS
A
pons
10
Q
- functions with the medulla ob. to regulate breathing rate
A
pons
11
Q
- has reflex centres involved in head movement
A
pons
12
Q
issues efferent message or sends to cerebrum for
further processing
A
medulla oblongata
13
Q
- relays info from ear
A
midbrain
14
Q
- also involved in reflexes of irises & eyelids
A
midbrain
15
Q
- 2nd largest area of the brain involved in coordination & balance
A
cerebellum
