early brain development

Question 1

list the parts of the brain at 5 weeks

Answer 1

forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain, spinal cord

Question 2

list the parts of the brain at 11 weeks

Answer 2

cerebral cortex, thalamus, brain stem, cerebellum, spinal cord

Question 3

list the parts of the brain when fully grown

Answer 3

cerebral cortex, thalamus, cerebellum, brain stem

Question 4

whats the main functions of the brain stem

Answer 4

• carries motor and sensory nerves to the brain from the rest of the body or from body to brain
• controls basic life functions, eg heartbeat and breathing

Question 5

whats the main functions of the cerebellum

Answer 5

• co-ordination and movement, eg balance
• co-ordination of sensory info
• some input in language and emotion

Question 6

whats the main functions of the thalamus

Answer 6

• receives sensory signals from the retina and sends signals to the visual area
• co-ordinates motor signals
• sends and receives signals

Question 7

whats the main functions of the cortex

Answer 7

• thinking in frontal cortex
• sensory processing in various areas
• motor processing in sides of cortex