CH4.4 P1

Question 1

Where is the hindbrain located?

Answer 1

At the base of the brain near the spinal cord

Question 2

Whats the function of the hindbrain?

Answer 2

responsible for basic survival:
- regulation of sleep-wake cycle
- regulation of autonomic functions (sleeping, breathing, heart rate, digestion)
- coordination of muscle movement

Question 3

What are the main parts to the hind brain?

Answer 3

1. Pons
2. Medulla
3. Cerebellum

Question 4

Function of the pons

Answer 4

• Sleep, dreaming, arousal from sleep
• coordination of some muscle movement
• message relay between cerebral cortex & cerebellum and between the medulla & midbrain???

Question 5

Function of medulla

Answer 5

• controls vital body functions, breathing
• heart rate blood pressure
• vomiting
• salivating
• coughing
• sneezing

Question 6

Function of cerebellum

Answer 6

• coordinates fine muscle movement
• regulates posture and balance
• ensures smooth automatic movement

Question 7

Where is the mid brain located?

Answer 7

in the center of brain that contains neural pathways connecting to the hind and fore brain

Question 8

Whats the function of the mid brain?

Answer 8

• relaying messages between the hindbrain and forebrain
• filtering and directing sensory information
• regulating arousal and alertness