Brainstem

Question 1

Medulla Function (2)

Answer 1

Cardiovascular and respiratory vital functions, reflexive actions (coughing, sneezing, vomiting, etc),

Question 2

Pons Functions (5)

Answer 2

Head and Face sensations, motor control of eyes, face, and mouth, hearing, equilibrium, and autonomic functions such as tear and saliva production

Question 3

Midbrain (3)

Answer 3

eye movements and visual processing, auditory processing, produces dopamine

Question 4

What is the diencephalon? (3)

Answer 4

In between midbrain and the cerebral hemispheres, the diencephalon contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, and the epithalamus

Question 5

Hypothalamus function (4)

Answer 5

Hypothalamus regulates autonomic functions such as body temperature, thirst, hunger, and circadian rhythm

Question 6

Thalamus Function

Answer 6

Relay station for sensory information