chapter 2 unit 4- subcortex and endocrine system

Question 1

Most primitive parts and composed of the medulla, pons, reticular formation and cerebellum

Answer 1

hindbrain

Question 2

• connects hindbrain with forebrain
  __________ and 2 hindbrain structures - pons and medulla makes the brainstem
  -all communication between cerebral cortex and rest of body passes through brain stem

Answer 2

midbrain

Question 3

comprises several brain structures that regulate higher order mental processes including cerebral cortex, corpus callosum, thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system, amygdala, and hippocampus

Answer 3

forebrain

Question 4

divides into hindbrain mid brain and forebrain

Answer 4

subcortex

Question 5

• part of hindbrain
• Connects brain with spinal cord and controls, vital life functions

Answer 5

medulla

Question 6

-part of hindbrain
- bridge between medulla and other areas of brain
-Influences sleep and arousal

Answer 6

pons

Question 7

• part of hindbrain
  -Collection of cells and fibers in the medulla and pons
  -Influences attention
  -Modifies, outgoing, commands like (muscle tone, posture and movement)
  -Controls reflexes
  -Keeps us active and alert

Answer 7

reticular formation

Question 8

-part of hindbrain
-Lies at the base of the brain
-Controls, coordination, balance, muscle tone, and posture

Answer 8

cerebellum

Question 9

-part of forebrain
-Relay for sensory information to the cerebral cortex excluding smell

Answer 9

thalamus

Question 10

-Part of forebrain
-Regulates, emotional behaviors and biological needs
-last place were many behaviors are organized and decided on before messages leave brain

Answer 10

hypothalamus

Question 11

-part of forebrain
-Regulate emotions and memory
-made up of hypothalamus, parts of thalamus, the amygdala, hippocampus, and other subcortical structures

Answer 11

Limbic system

Question 12

-part of forebrain
-Associated with rapid processing of emotions, especially fear

Answer 12

amygdala

Question 13

• part of forebrain
  -lies inside the temporal lobes and important for storing memories and navigation

Answer 13

hippocampus

Question 14

a network of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream or lymphatic system

Answer 14

endocrine system

Question 15

Chemical released by endocrine glands that affect internal activities and visible behaviors like puberty and personality

Answer 15

hormones

Question 16

-Master gland that controls other endocrine gland
-Regulate body processes such as metabolism, response to stress, and reproduction
-Regulates growth by releasing growth hormone
-Releases oxytocin which regulates pregnancy, parenthood, sexual activity, social bonding and trust

Answer 16

pituitary gland

Question 17

regulates body rhythms and sleep cycles by releasing melatonin in response to light variations

Answer 17

pineal gland

Question 18

-arouse body, regulates salt balance, adjust body to stress, effects sexual functioning

Answer 18

adrenal glands

Question 19

Source of epinephrine and norepinephrine

Answer 19

adrenal medulla

Question 20

Synthetic version of testosterone

Answer 20

anabolic steroids