Function of Parts of CNS Flashcards
1
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Thalamus
A
Sensory processing, movement, regulating states of sleep and wakefulness
2
Q
Hypothalamus
A
Body temp, emotions, hunger, thirst, circadian rhythms
3
Q
Cerebral Cortex
A
Thought, voluntary movement, language, reasoning, perception, attention
4
Q
Cerebellum
A
Movement, balance, posture
5
Q
Brainstem
A
Breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, eye movement, nuclei of cranial nerves
6
Q
Spinal Cord
A
Reflex Control, connects brain with periphery
7
Q
Pons
A
Sleep paralysis, and dreams
8
Q
Midbrain
A
vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation
