The Human Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Hindbrain
A
Medulla
Pons
Cerebellum
Reticular formation
2
Q
Medulla
A
- Extention of spinal cord.
- Controls heartbeat, breathing and circulation.
3
Q
Pons
A
- Connects brainstem to medulla and cerebellum.
- Regulates sleep, arousal level, respiration and movement.
4
Q
Cerebellum
A
- Balance and co-ordination
- Executing motor commands, fine motor skills and cognitive abilities.
5
Q
Reticular formation
A
- Maintains consciousness.
- Implicated in sleep, attention, muscle tone, movement, respiratory reflexes etc.
- Modulates neuronal activity throughout the CNS; a role in the integration of diverse information.
6
Q
Midbrain
A
Tectum
Tegmentum
Reticular formation
7
Q
Tectum
A
Vision and hearing
8
Q
Tegmentum
A
Movement
9
Q
Forebrain
A
Cerebrum
Hypothalamus
Thlamus
Lymbic System
10
Q
Cerebrum
A
Two cerebral hemispheres with subcortical structures
11
Q
Lymbic system
A
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Septum
12
Q
Amygdala
A
Emotional processes
13
Q
Hippocampus
A
Memory
14
Q
Hypothalamus
A
Pleasure centre
15
Q
Septum
A
Emotion laden learning, pain relief, pain avoidance.
