Diencephalon Flashcards
1
Q
Diencephalon
A
connect cerebrum to the brainstem
2
Q
Thalamus
A
where sensory nerves impulses travel from spinal cord to cerebrum
3
Q
Epithalamus
A
-where pineal gland is located
-pineal gland releases melatonin
4
Q
Hypothalamus
A
-“master switchboard”-> homeostasis
-regulates endocrine functions like growth, metabolism and reproduction
-emotional responses
