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Regions Of The Brain Flashcards

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What are the 6 regions of the brain

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Cerebrum, diencephalon, midbrain, poring, medulla oblongata, cerebellum

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What is the purpose of the cerebrum

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Higher, intellectual functioning, memory, muscle actions

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What is the purpose of the diencephalon

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Thalamus: relay and processing centres for sensory info.
Hypothalamus: centre for emotion and hormone production, autonomic functions

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What is the purpose of the midbrain

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Process visual and auditory info, generate reflexes and maintain consciousness

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What is the purpose of the potions

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Relay sensory info to cerebellum and thalamus. Subconscious somatic and visceral sensory processing

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What is the purpose of the medulla oblongata

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Relay sensory info to thalamus and brain stem autonomic regulation sensors

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What is the purpose of the cerebellum

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Coordinate multiple complex motor patterns, adjust output if other somatic motor sensors

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