EXAM- Functions Of The Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What are the structures of the hindbrain?
A
Cerebellum
Medulla
Pons
2
Q
Pons
A
Regulates sleep and arousal
3
Q
Medulla
A
Vital survival functions such as breathing and heart rate
4
Q
Cerebellum
A
Coordinates movement and regulates posture
5
Q
What are the structures of the midbrain?
A
Reticular formation
Brain stem
6
Q
Reticular formation
A
Regulates alertness and modifies muscle movements
7
Q
Brain stem
A
Connects the brain to the spinal cord
8
Q
Structures of the forebrain
A
Cerebrum
Hypothalamus
Corpus callosum
Thalamus
9
Q
Cerebrum
A
Learning, thinking and memory
10
Q
Hypothalamus
A
Regulates bodies internal environment
11
Q
Corpus callosum
A
Connects the two cerebral hemispheres
12
Q
Thalamus
A
Receives information from sensory organs and sends it to relevant parts of the brain for analysis
