Regions Of The Brain

Question 1

What are the 6 regions of the brain

Answer 1

Cerebrum, diencephalon, midbrain, poring, medulla oblongata, cerebellum

Question 2

What is the purpose of the cerebrum

Answer 2

Higher, intellectual functioning, memory, muscle actions

Question 3

What is the purpose of the diencephalon

Answer 3

Thalamus: relay and processing centres for sensory info.
Hypothalamus: centre for emotion and hormone production, autonomic functions

Question 4

What is the purpose of the midbrain

Answer 4

Process visual and auditory info, generate reflexes and maintain consciousness

Question 5

What is the purpose of the potions

Answer 5

Relay sensory info to cerebellum and thalamus. Subconscious somatic and visceral sensory processing

Question 6

What is the purpose of the medulla oblongata

Answer 6

Relay sensory info to thalamus and brain stem autonomic regulation sensors

Question 7

What is the purpose of the cerebellum

Answer 7

Coordinate multiple complex motor patterns, adjust output if other somatic motor sensors