Unit 2- Old Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Old Brain
A
Lack of Conscious thought
2
Q
Brain Stem
A
Responsible for automatic survival function
3
Q
Medulla
A
Controls heartbeat and breathing
4
Q
Pons
A
Coordinates movement
5
Q
Reticular Formation (RAS)
A
Reticular Activating System
Maintains consciousness and alertness. Functions in sleep and arousal from sleep
6
Q
Thalamus
A
Receives all sensory information; NOT smell and delivers them.
7
Q
Cerebellum
A
Helps coordinate voluntary movement and balance
