TheBrain

Question 1

what is the cerebrum

Answer 1

It controls voluntary actions and our consciousness and thoughts. It also controls memory and learning and personality

Question 2

what is the cerebellum

Answer 2

More roles in coordination of muscular control, balance and posture

Question 3

what does the cerebllum work closely with

Answer 3

the cerebrum - to have a better control of our motions and motor control. E.g. if you were to fall over, your cerebellum would stabilise you but then your cerebrum would consciously move you away to better balance yourlsed

Question 4

what is the medulla oblongata

Answer 4

has roles in autonomic control i.e heart rate, ventilation.

Question 5

whats the hypothalamus

Answer 5

main function is homeostasis - this monitors our internal environment, and produces hormones to coordinate them at a stable level. Homeostais is done by the nervous and hormonal system cooperating with each other. It is the main control of the autonomic nervous system - symapthetic and parasympathetic

Question 6

what is the pituitary gland

Answer 6

Consists of the posterior and anterior. The anterior is one in front, posterior at the back. Anterior produces hormones like FSH. The posterior is closer to hypothalamus so it can store and release hormones made by the hypothalamus like ADH.