Brainstem Parts

Question 1

Mesencephalon/Midbrain:

Answer 1

Where the carpora quadrigemina are located

is a portion of the central nervous system associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Question 2

Pons:

Answer 2

an elevated mass of tissue on the ventral surface

part of brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus.

Question 3

Medulla Oblogata:

Answer 3

column of tissue that extends posterior from the pons t& is continous w/ the spinal cord

the continuation of the spinal cord within the skull, forming the lowest part of the brainstem and containing control centers for the heart and lungs.

Question 4

Brainstem:

Answer 4

posterior region hidden in the phalemic region

consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, and continuing downward to form the spinal cord.

Question 5

Cerebral Penducles:

Answer 5

stocks of growth of tissue that connects the cerebrum & midbrain

Question 6

Cereuncles:

Answer 6

stocks of growth connects the cerebellum & midbrain