THE BRAINSTEM, MESENCEPHALON, AND DIENCEPHALON ----- Hindbrain/Brainstem

Question 1

Cardiac Center—Controls Heart rate

Answer 1

Medulla Oblongata

Question 1

Gross (overall) Motor Coordination

Answer 1

Cerebellum

Question 2

Scattered nuclei in brainstem that communicate with cerebrum

Answer 2

Reticular Formation

Question 3

Balance

Answer 3

Cerebellum

Question 3

Allows you to “select or ignore” sensory information the cerebrum is aware of—I.e., you can
ignore some auditory inputs but pay attention to others

Answer 3

Reticular Formation

Question 4

The _________ works with the cerebrum (Motor Area) and other brain areas to coordinate movements

Answer 4

cerebellum

Question 5

Bridge for APs—Sends APs from the cerebrum to the cerebellum

Answer 5

Pons

Question 6

Enough damage causes coma

Answer 6

Reticular Formation

Question 8

Respiratory Center—Causes breathing *Primary respiratory center

Answer 8

Medulla Oblongata

Question 10

Parts of the Hindbrain/Brainstem (4)

Answer 10

Medulla Oblongata

Cerebellum

Pons

Reticular Formation

Question 11

Creates consciousness by stimulating the cerebrum

Answer 11

Reticular Formation

Question 12

*The ________ & ________ Nerves work with the
medulla to control chemoreception & baroreception

Answer 12

Vagus & Glossopharyngeal

Question 13

Posture (muscle tone)

Answer 13

Cerebellum

Question 14

Vasomotor Center—Adjusts blood pressure using blood flow (vasodilation/vasoconstriction)

Answer 14

Medulla Oblongata

Question 15

Secondary respiratory center—Alters breathing rate and depth

Answer 15

Pons

Question 16

Vital Reflex Centers

Answer 16

Medulla Oblongata

Question 17

Learning, planning & practicing of complex movements

Answer 17

Cerebellum