DP2 - The Hindbrain

Question 1

Location and 3 sections

Answer 1

-Base of brain
-Cerebellum, Pons and Medulla oblongata
-Function to collectively support vital bodily functions

Question 2

Cerebellum characteristics

Answer 2

-Coordinated smooth and precise voluntary -muscle movements.

-Regulates posture and balance.

-Involved in learning and memory storage associated with movement.

-Attached to rear of brain stem (on top in sheep)

Question 3

Pons characteristics

Answer 3

-Helps to transfer messages between various parts of the brain and spinal cord

-Involved in arousal, sleep, daydreaming, waking, breathing and coordination of some muscle movements and motor tone.

-Located on top of the spinal cord

Question 4

Medulla Oblongata characteristics

Answer 4

-Controls automatic bodily functions that are essential for our survival such as breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.

-Responsible for automatic (involuntary) reflexes such as sneezing and gagging.

-Located below the Pons (between the Pons and spinal cord)