Cerebellum, pons, and medulla

Question 1

Cerebellum

Answer 1

1. receives visual, auditory, vestibular and somatosensory input as well as information about muscle movement
2. integrates this info and exerts a smoothing and coordinating effect on movement
3. especially important for rapid, sequenced movements

Question 2

Pons

Answer 2

1. nuclei involved in control of sleep and arousal

2. nucleus that relays info from cortex to cerebellum

Question 3

Medulla

Answer 3

1. reticular formation

2. nuclei involved in control of cardiovascular, respiration and muscle tone