part 6

Question 1

midbrain

Answer 1

cerebral aqueduct consisting of CSF( cerebrospinal fluid) passes through the midbrain

Question 2

what does the dorsal portion of our midbrain consist

Answer 2

it consists mainly of two pairs of round swellings called corpora quadrigemina

Question 3

what is the function of cerebral peduncles

Answer 3

the axons coming from corpora quadri. forms a bundle called cerebral functions which relay impulses back and forth between the cerebrum, cerebellum, pons and medulla

Question 4

hindbrain comprises of

Answer 4

pons varolii, cerebellum and medulla oblongata

Question 5

functions of pons varolii

Answer 5

relays info. between medulla and superior part of our brain, The pneumotaxic centre present here limits inspiration

Question 6

functions of cerebellum

Answer 6

controls rapid muscular activities such as running, typing, cycling, swimming and even talking

Question 7

more functions of medulla

Answer 7

regulates body posture and balance. Cerebellum is mostly affected by alcohol consumation. White matter of cerebellum is known as arbor vitae

Question 8

medulla and its functions

Answer 8

which control respiration, cardiovascular reflexes and gastric secretions