Psych/Soc Brain Parts Flashcards
1
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Parts of the hindbrain
A
- pons
- medulla
- cerebellum
2
Q
Pons
A
- relays info
- regulates sleep
3
Q
Medulla
A
-regulates breathing, HR and BP
4
Q
Cerebellum
A
- posture
- balance
- movement
5
Q
Parts of the midbrain
A
- sup. colliculus
- inf. colliculus
6
Q
Sup. colliculus
A
-vision and sensory input
7
Q
Inf. colliculus
A
-auditory input
8
Q
Parts of the forebrain
A
- thalamus
- hypothalamus
- post. pituitary
- pineal gland
- basal ganglia
- limbic system
- cerebral cortex
9
Q
Thalamus
A
- relays all sensory information but smell
- sort and transmits information
10
Q
Hypothalamus function
A
- regulates homeostasis
- emotional experience
- endocrine function
- regulation of autonomic system
11
Q
Hypothalamus parts
A
- lateral
- ventromedial
- anterior
12
Q
Lateral hypothalamus
A
triggers eating and drinking
13
Q
Ventromedial hypothalamus
A
satiety center
14
Q
Anterior hypothalamus
A
sexual function
15
Q
Post. pituitary
A
releases ADH and oxytocin
