Internal Structures:

Question 1

Carpus Callosum:

Answer 1

contains myelated nerve fiber tracts that connects the 2 cerebral hemispheres

Question 2

Hypothalamus:

Answer 2

Regulates the autonimic N.S.
Regulates pitutary gland

Hormonal/deep in brain
Control centers for body temp, food/water intake, sleep. endocrine

Question 3

Mamillary Body:

Answer 3

A region in the hypothalamus
component in the limbic system
control center for motor reflexes associated w/ eating

Question 4

Midbrain:

Answer 4

Contains the superior colliculi that controls reflexes related to visual stimuli

Inferior Colliculi: controls reflexes related to the auditory stimuli

Question 5

Pons:

Answer 5

connect the cerebrum to the cerebellum, medulla oblogata, spinal cord

regulates breathig center