Parts of Brain: Functions

Question 1

cerebrum

Answer 1

initiates and coordinates movement

enables: speech, judgement, thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and emotions

involves senses

Question 2

cerebellum

Answer 2

coordinates voluntary muscle movements

maintains posture, balance, and equilibrium

Question 3

brainstem

Answer 3

Midbrain - hearing, movement, coordination

Pons - sleep, respiration, reflexes

Medulla - involuntary functions (breathing, swallowing, heart rate)