Neurology & Development Flashcards
1
Q
what is the cerebellum do?
A
- Controls movement
- posture
- balance
- reflexes
- complex actions
- collect sensory information
2
Q
what does the cerebrum do?
A
- the outer surface of the cerebrum is called the cerebral cortex or grey matter
- area of the brain where nerve vells make connections called synapses that control brain activity
- inner area of the cerebrum relays information bewtwen the brain and spinal cord
3
Q
what does the brain stem do?
A
- bundle stem is a bundle of erve tissue at the bas of the brain
- connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord and sends messages between different parts of the body and the brain
4
Q
How do the three parts of the brain work together to control?
A
- breathing
- body temperature
- blood perssure
- heart rate
- hunger and thirst
