Richard (LT) Flashcards
Which structure has been most highly conserved through evolution and regulates life-sustaining functions?
A) Diencephalon
B) Medulla
C) Telencephalon
B
What are the 5 major regions of the brain?
Cerebral hemisphere
Basal ganglia
Brainstem
Cerebellum
Spinal cord
Which region of the human forebrain has increased the greatest amount over time?
A) Mesencephalon
B) Rhombencephalon
C) Telecephalon
C
What is the cerebral hemisphere responsible for?
Higher reasoning, abstract thought, audio and visual processing, and memory.
How is the basal ganglia involved in messaging?
It is comprised of groups of neurones that act as important relay stations between the cerebral cortex, cerebellum and brainstem.
What 3 parts is the brainstem comprised of?
What is the brainstem involved in?
Midbrain
Pons
Medulla Oblongata
These areas are involved in sensory motor relays and regulating vital autonomic functions (heart rate, respiration rate, sleeping, eating)
What is the cerebellum involved in?
It is important for timing and planning of movement, motor memory and posture.
What does the spinal cord do?
Relays sensory and motor information between the cerebral cortex, cerebellum and organs and limbs.
What region of the brain is responsible for memory?
Cerebral hemisphere
Which region of the brain is involved in timing and planning of movement?
Cerebellum
Which of the following brain functions are 1) Hypothalamic
and 2) Non-hypothalamic
- Autonomic control centre
- Ensures smooth and balanced movements
- Generates respiratory rhythm
- Mediates sensation and motor activities
- Recognition of anger and fear
- Regulation of body temperature
- Regulation of food intake
- Regulation of sleep-wake cycles
Hypothalamic function
- Autonomic control centre
- Regulation of body temperature
- Regulation of food intake
- Regulation of sleep-wake cycles
Non-hypothalamic functions
- Ensures smooth and balanced movements
- Generates respiratory rhythm
- Mediates sensation and motor activities
- Recognition of anger and fear
