13.7 Structure and function of the brain Flashcards

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what are the membranes which protect the brain?

A

meninges

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what are the main sections of the brain?

A

cerebrum
cerebellum
medulla oblongata
hypothalamus
pituitary gland

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diagram of the structure of the brain

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what is the cerebrum for?

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controls VOLUNTARY actions
- memory
- personality
- conscious thought

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what is the cerebellum for?

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controls INVOLUNTARY actions
- balance
- posture

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what is the medulla oblongata?

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used in autonomic control
- heart rate
- breathing rate

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what is the hypothalamus?

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regulates temperature and water balance
- thermoregulation
- osmoregulation

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what is the pituitary gland?

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stores and releases hormones which regulate body functions

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what are the adaptations of the cerebrum?

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highly convoluted so an increased SA:V
left and right hemispheres

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what is the pituitary split into?

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anterior
posterior

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what is the anterior pituitary used for?

A

produces FSH
TO DO WITH REPRODUCTION

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what is the posterior pituitary for?

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releases and stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus
- ADH

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