Structure and Functions of the brain

Question 1

Cerebrum

Answer 1

The cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement. Enables speech, thinking and emotions

Question 2

Corpus callosum

Answer 2

Connects the hemispheres of the brain to ensure they can communicate

Question 3

Thalamus

Answer 3

The thalamus eceives and processes information from the senses before sending it to the cerebral cortex

Question 4

Pons

Answer 4

Pons contains the expiratory centre and controls facial movements and sensory information

Question 5

Cerebellum

Answer 5

The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance

Question 6

Medulla Oblongata

Answer 6

The Medulla Oblongata contains the respiratory, vasomotor and cardiac centre

Question 7

Spinal Cord

Answer 7

The spinal cord transmits nerve impulses to and from the brain and coordinates reflexes

Question 8

Pituitary gland

Answer 8

The pituitary gland regulates growth, metabolism and reproduction through hormone production

Question 9

hypothalamus

Answer 9

The hypothalamus maintain homeostasis

Question 10

What does the cardiac centre in the medulla oblongata do?

Answer 10

Regulates the rate and force of the heartbeat.

Question 11

What does the respiratory centre in the medulla oblongata do?

Answer 11

Controls the rate and depth of breathing.

Question 12

What does the vasomotor centre in the medulla oblongata do?

Answer 12

Regulates the diameter of blood vessels.