nervous system pt 4 Flashcards
1
Q
thalamus
A
relays messages from the eyes, ears, and skin to the cerebrum
produces the sensation of pain
2
Q
hypothalamus
A
regulation of body temperature
water balance
sleep-wake cycles
appetite
sexual arousal
release of hormones from the pituitary gland
controls the ANS
3
Q
midbrain
A
conduction pathway between brain and spinal cord
4
Q
pons
A
connects the cerebellum to the rest of the brain
5
Q
medulla oblongata
A
control center
respiration
heart rate
temperature
blood pressure
6
Q
meninges
A
outer covering of the brain
7
Q
dura mater
A
tough fibrous outer layer
8
Q
arachnoid space
A
middle spider like layer that carries the cerebrospinal fluid
9
Q
pia mater
A
innermost layer directly on the surface of the of the brain
