Homeostasis and Response - The Brain

Question 1

Cerebral Cortex£

Answer 1

The outer layer of the brain’s neural tissue - consciousness, memory, intelligence, and language and personality. Senses. 2 hemispheres (left and right)

Question 2

Cerrebellum

Answer 2

Controls balance, co-ordination of movement and muscular activity.

Question 3

Cerebrum£

Answer 3

The largest part of the brain, the cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature. Other areas of the cerebrum enable speech, judgment, thinking and reasoning, problem-solving, emotions and learning. Other functions relate to vision, hearing, touch and other senses.

Question 4

The medulla

Answer 4

The medulla, which controls unconscious activities such as heart rate and breathing rate.

Question 5

Hypohalumus

Answer 5

Regulating centre for temperature and water balance within the body. Sends signals to our pituitary gland.