Chapter 2 Part 2

Question 0

Medulla

Answer 0

Base of the brain stem controls breathing and heartbeat.

Question 1

Brainstem

Answer 1

Oldest part of the brain. Responsible for automatic survival functions.

Question 2

Reticular formation

Answer 2

Nerve network, plays important role in arousal.

Question 3

Thalamus

Answer 3

Sensory switchboard, responds to all senses except smell.

Question 4

Hippocampus

Answer 4

Structure in the limbic system linked to memory.

Question 5

Cerebellum

Answer 5

‘Little brain’ movements and balance.

Question 6

Limbic system

Answer 6

Associated with emotions, such as fear, aggression, and drives for food and sex.

Question 7

Amygdala

Answer 7

Emotions of fear and aggression.

Question 8

Hypothalamus

Answer 8

Directs eating drinking temperature and control emotions. Governs the endocrine system.

Question 9

Glial cells

Answer 9

Cells in the nervous system that support nourish and protect neurons.

Question 10

Association areas

Answer 10

Areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions,they are involved in higher mental functions.