ch 9.2 - brain regions

Question 1

brainstem

Answer 1

region of the brain that include the thalamus, pineal gland, pons, fourth ventricle, and medulla oblongata

Question 2

decussate

Answer 2

cross over

Question 3

hypothalamus
hypothalamic

Answer 3

area of gray matter forming part of the walls and floor of the third ventricle
pertining to the hypothalamus

Question 4

limbic

Answer 4

pertaining tot he limbic system, which controls vital functions of breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure

Question 5

medulla oblongata

Answer 5

most posterior subdivision of the brainstem, continuation of the spine

Question 6

pons

Answer 6

relays sensory info from the peripheral nerves to different areas of the brain

Question 7

reticulum
reticular

Answer 7

fine network of cells in the medulla oblongata

pertaining to the reticulum

Question 8

thalamus

Answer 8

relays sensory info to the cerebral cortex

Question 9

ventricle

ventricular

Answer 9

a cavity of the heart or brain

pertaining to a ventricle