Diencephalon Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three structures of the diencephalon?
A
Epithalamus, thalamus, and the hypothalamus
2
Q
What is the epithalamus?
A
It is on the roof of the diencephalon, and contains choroid plexus and pineal glands
3
Q
What does the thalamus do?
A
Filters sensory info
4
Q
What is function #1 of the hypothalamus?
A
Rage, pleasure, pain
5
Q
What is function #2 of the hypothalamus?
A
Heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and digestive
6
Q
What is function #3 of the hypothalamus?
A
Coordinates nervous and endocrine
7
Q
What is function #4 of the hypothalamus?
A
Secretes hormones
8
Q
What is function #5 of the hypothalamus?
A
Behavior
9
Q
What is function #6 of the hypothalamus?
A
Monitors body temperature
10
Q
What is function #7 of the hypothalamus?
A
Daily rhythms
