Chapter 5

Question 1

Protection (3 types)

Answer 1

1. Bone - cranium, vertebral column
2. Dura mater, arachoid mater, Pia mater
3. CPS - acts as a shock absorber, transporting nutrient TO and waste AWAY and supports the brain

Question 2

Cerebral cortex

Corpus callosum

Answer 2

Higher order function - thinking, reasoning, learning and memory

Consists of a large bundle of transverse fibres, communication between the two cerebral hemispheres

Question 3

Cerebellum

Hypothalamus

Answer 3

Coordination of fine contractions of muscles - helping to maintain posture, balance and smooth muscle movements

Homeostatic mechanisms: regulating water balance, heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature

Question 4

Medulla oblongata

Spinal cord

Answer 4

Respiratory centre - breathing rate, cardiovascular centre - heart rate, vasometer centre - the dilation or constriction of blood vessels

Communication, muscles and glands - has protective reflexes