General Flashcards
1
Q
what makes up the diancephalon
A
thamlamus and hypothalamus
2
Q
what does the thalamus do
A
relays sensory and motor signals
3
Q
what does the hypothalamus do
A
homeostasis, hormones
4
Q
what does the midbrain do
A
visual and auditory reflexes, pain control
5
Q
what does the medulla do
A
regulates breathing, heart rate, blood vessels etc
6
Q
what does the cerebellum do
A
balance and posture
7
Q
what length are the pre and post ganglionic neurons in the parasympathetic NS
A
pre - long
post - short
8
Q
what length are the pre and post ganglionic neurons in the sympathetic NS
A
around the same length
