Hind brain, midbrain, diencephalon

Question 1

Hind brain - lower brain stem

Answer 1

Medulla oblongata, reticular formation/ reticular activating system, pons, cerebellum

Question 2

(Hind/lower brain) Medulla oblongata

Answer 2

nuclei that mediate respiration, blood pressure and heart rate

Question 3

(Hind/lower brain) Reticular formation/ reticular activation system

Answer 3

Arousal, wakefulness

Question 4

(Hind/lower brain) Pons

Answer 4

Connections between cortex and cerebellum

Question 5

(Hind/lower brain) Cerebellum

Answer 5

• vestibular input  equilibrium
• postural reflexes, muscle tone
• input from cortex and basal ganglia  regulation of skilled motor movements
• cognitive functions

Question 6

Midbrain

Answer 6

• Tectum
• Tegmentum
• Portions of reticular activating system

Question 7

Tectum

Answer 7

Part of the midbrain - superior colliculus, inferior colliculus

Question 8

Tegmentum

Answer 8

Part of the midbrain - cranial nerve and motor nuclei

Question 9

Diencephalon

Answer 9

Thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary

Question 10

Thalamus

Answer 10

• receives and relays sensory information for all modalities except olfaction
• relays information between different areas of cortex

Question 11

Hypothalamus

Answer 11

• involved in regulation of eating, drinking, sleeping, temperature regulation, emotional behavior, sexual behavior, endocrine functions
• important in regulation of ANS

Question 12

Pituitary

Answer 12

Control of endocrine functions