Parts and functions of the hindbrain Flashcards
What structures are in the hindbrain
the medulla oblongata
cerebellum
pons
What does the medulla ob do
controls ANS responses like heart rate, breathing, digestion, swallowing, and vomiting
What does the pons do
control of breathing
controls communication between different parts of the controls brain sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance
What does the cerebellum do
controls fine motor movement
posture
coordination
What cranial nerves are involved in the hindbrain
V-XII
What are the functions of the midbrain
associated with hearing, movement of the eyes, motor control
What two cranial nerves exit the midbrain
the oculomotor nerve (III)
the trochlear nerve (IV)
What tracts travel between the midbrain and pons
the corticospinal tract
What does the thalamus do
relays signals to and from the cerebrum
What does the hypothalamus do and what part of the nervous system is it involved in
regulates homeostasis
its part of the ANS
What two cranial nerve start in the forebrain
nerves I and II for smell and sight
What stuctures are in the forebrian
cerebrum
hypothalamus
thalamus
What are the areas of the cerebrum
Frontal lobe parietal lobe temporal lobe occipital lobe limbic system
What are the functions of the prefrontal cortex
anticipation
prediction of consequences of behavior
What are the functions of primary motor cortex
precise movement control of distal flexor muscles of the hands and feet
phonation of speech
