Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Hypothalamus do?
A
It controls body temp, emotions, sleep rhythms and feels of hunger, pain, pleasure and thirst.
Hypothalamus and Pituitary gland nervous/ endocrine system
2
Q
What does the thalamus do?
A
Replay station: Receives incoming info and directs it to the appropriate part of the cerebrum
3
Q
What does the cerebellum do?
A
Controls muscle movement- balance, limb movement, posture.
4
Q
What does the Medulla oblongata do?
A
Automatic: controls heart and breathing rate, coughing swallowing, vomiting dilation of blood vessels.
