Roles Of The Brain

Question 1

Hindbrain

Answer 1

A collection of lower level brain structures that include the medulla, pons, and cerebellum

Question 2

Pons

Answer 2

Sleep, dreaming, waking, control breathing, and coordination of some muscle movements

Question 3

Medulla

Answer 3

Swallowing, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, vomiting, salivating, coughing and sneezing

Question 4

Cerebellum

Answer 4

Coordinates fine muscle movements, regulates posture and balance. Processing of visual, auditory, and tactile sensory info

Question 5

Recticular formation

Answer 5

Helps screen info to not overload the brain, helps maintain consciousness and regulates arousal

Question 6

Forebrain

Answer 6

Regulates processes such as thinking, learning, memory of perception, and various aspects of emotion and personality

Question 7

Hypothalamus

Answer 7

Controls homeostasis, regulates and releases hormones & takes play in hunter, thirst, and sleep

Question 8

Thalamus

Answer 8

Controls brain sensations, hearing and visuals, sense of smell, and inibility to feel senses when touched

Question 9

Cerebrum

Answer 9

Responsible for everything we consciously think, feel, and do