S&F Review Chart

Question 1

Superior colliculus

Answer 1

Part of midbrain; contains nerve reflex centers involved in coordinated eye movements, focusing, and papillary responses

Question 2

Inferior colliculus

Answer 2

Part of the midbrain; contains nerve reflex centers involved in auditory reflexes

Question 3

Pons

Answer 3

Region of brain stem between the midbrain and medulla oblongata; serves as the bridge (connection) between the two regions, and the cerebellum, involved with balance and sleep

Question 4

Medulla oblongata

Answer 4

The most inferior portion of the brain stem; contains the cardiac, vasomotor, and respiratory centers

Question 5

Optic chiasm

Answer 5

The X-shaped structure formed at the point below the brain where the town optic nerves cross over each other involved in vison

Question 6

Hippocampus

Answer 6

The elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain, thought to be the center of emotion, memory, and the autonomic nervous system

Question 7

Striatum: Caudate nucleus & Putamen

Answer 7

Basal nucleus; initiates voluntary movements and coordinates slow skeletal muscle contractions (e.g., posture and balance)

Question 8

Thalamus

Answer 8

Major relay point for all sensory impulses (except smell)

Question 9

Hypothalamus

Answer 9

Region inferior to thalamus; main regulatory center involved in visceral control of the body and maintenance of overall homeostasis

Question 10

Amygdala

Answer 10

The integrative center for emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation

Question 11

Pituitary gland

Answer 11

Glandular tissue handing under hypothalamus; important producer and releaser of endocrine hormones

Question 12

Pineal gland

Answer 12

Glandular tissue posterior to the thalamus; important producer and releaser of endocrine hormones and production of melatonin