Functions of the Brain Flashcards
1
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White matter of the medulla oblongata
A
Ascending and descending tracts
2
Q
Gray matter of the medulla oblongata
A
Involuntary functions (blood pressure, breathing, swallowing, vomiting)
3
Q
White matter of the pons
A
Relay between cerebrum and cerebellum
4
Q
Gray matter of the pons
A
Help coordinate breathing with medulla
5
Q
Gray matter of the midbrain
A
Controls eye movement, auditory processing, pain suppression, subconscious movements
6
Q
White matter of the midbrain
A
Motor tracts (goes to cerebrum)
7
Q
Reticular Formation
A
Arousal, sleep, muscle tone, pain modulation
8
Q
Frontal Lobe
A
Motor use
9
Q
Parietal Lobe
A
Sensory information (skin, taste, touch, smell)
10
Q
Insula
A
Taste
11
Q
Occipital Lobe
A
Sensory: Vision
12
Q
Temporal Lobe
A
Smell, hearing
