Early Brain Development 1.1

Question 1

Neural tube

Answer 1

• Develops in first for weeks of conception
• function: embryonic structure than later forms the brain and spinal cord

Question 2

Midbrain

Answer 2

• Below forebrain, above hindbrain
• developed In 4 to 5 weeks of conception
• relays sensory information between hindbrain and the forebrain, sleep and simple movement

Question 3

Hindbrain

Answer 3

• Back of brain, directly connected to the spinal cord
• develops in 4-5 weeks of conception
• controls basic functions: heart rate breathing, coordination of movement and facial expressions

Question 4

Cerebellum (little brain)

Answer 4

• Can be seen from 6 weeks, a year after birth its 3x the size
• control physical skill ( develop over time)
  Involved in response such as fear and processing sense information
• controls meter movements

Question 5

Human embryo

Answer 5

22-23 days