Functions of the parts of the brain Flashcards
Function of CSF
Shock absorption and diffusion medium
Medulla oblangata
Relay sensory information to thalamus
regulation of cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive system activities.
Pons
Relay sensory info to cerebellum and thalamus
Subconcious somatic and visceral motor centers.
Superior Colliculus
Visual reflexes
Inferior colliculus
Auditory reflexes
Pineal gland
Melatonin
Mesencephalon
Processing of visual and auditory data, subconscious control of skeletal muscle movement, and maintenance of consciousness.
Cerebellum
Coordinates conscious and subconscious skeletal muscle movement to maintain equilibrium and balance.
Thalamus
Relay info between brainstem and cerebrum
Hypothalamus
Controls emotions, autonomic functions, and hormone production
Cerebrum
Functional areas of the cortex
Sensory areas of cerebrum
Receive and interpret sensory information.
Motor areas of cerebrum
Initiate movement
Association areas of cerebrum
Complex integrative functions
Function of prefrontal cortex
Coordinates info from other areas, learning and memory, predication, anxiety, and temporal relationship.
Premotor cortex
Integrates and associates motor response, coordinates learned movements, sends instructions for movements.
Post central gyrus
Receives and localizes sensory information from sensory receptors
Wernick’s area
Interpret info from other association areas and elicits a response. Interprets speech. Role in personality by associating sensory information together.
Precentral gyrus
direct/initiates skeletal muscle contractions
Brocas area
Muscle contraction for speech
Occipital lobe
Recognition and evaluation of visual images
Temporal lobe
Recognition and evaluation of sound
Basal nuclei
Subconscious regulation of skeletal muscle movement. Regulation of muscle tone. Skill memories.
Limbic system
Behavior, emotions, memories.
