Structures (Function)

Question 1

Medulla

Answer 1

Controls autonomic functions (breathing, heart rate, etc.)

Question 2

Pons

Answer 2

Send signals to the cerebellum and forebrain; mediates sleep and arousal; autonomic functions

Question 3

Midbrain

Answer 3

Regulates eye movement and pupil dilation; assists in motor control

Question 4

Midbrain (Superior Colliculus)

Answer 4

Process visual information (sensory)

Question 5

Midbrain (Inferior Colliculus)

Answer 5

Process visual information (motor input/output)

Question 6

Hypothalamus

Answer 6

regulates autonomic NS, synthesize hormones, control body temp, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythm

Question 7

Meninges

Answer 7

Series of 3 layers that cover and protect the brain

Question 8

Dura Mater

Answer 8

protect the brain

Question 9

Arachnoid Mater

Answer 9

protect the brain

Question 10

Pia Mater

Answer 10

protect the brain, enclose CSF

Question 11

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Answer 11

cushion brain, circulate nutrients and chemicals

Question 12

Cerebellum

Answer 12

coordinating movement; maintaining posture; fine motor movement; motor learning; and receives some sensory information

Question 13

Cerebellar Vermis

Answer 13

proprioception

Question 14

Cerebellar Hemisphere

Answer 14

motor control

Question 15

Frontal Lobe

Answer 15

Reasoning, personality, attention

Question 16

Parietal Lobe

Answer 16

Integrating sensory info from body (somatosensation), processing spatial info, temp perception

Question 17

Temporal Lobe

Answer 17

processing and perceiving sound, memory

Question 18

Occipital Lobe

Answer 18

Processing and perceiving vision

Question 19

Pyriform Lobe

Answer 19

processess scent (olfaction)