Nervous - CNS

Question 1

What does the cerebrum do

Answer 1

The cerebral cortex is our conscious mind. This is where voluntary actions, including movement, speech, and solving problems, occurs. What exists here is the conscious awareness of smells, sights, hot, and cold

Question 2

What does the cerebellum do

Answer 2

The cerebellum coordinates muscle movement and balance, creating a smooth motion as well as coordination

Question 3

What does the medulla do

Answer 3

The medulla controls involuntary functions like breathing and regulation of blood pressure; kind of primitive like the spinal cord

Question 4

What does the hypothalamus do

Answer 4

The hypothalamus controls homeostasis; maintains the internal environment no matter what is going on outside - hormone levels, the balance of electrolytes, temp, and the pituitary gland

Question 5

What does the spinal cord do

Answer 5

The spinal cord is primarily involved in primitive and reflexive actions.