the brain Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the main controlling region of the of the autonomic nervous system?
A
Hypothalamus
- one region each for the sym and para.
2
Q
Role of the hypothalamus
A
- Controls complex behaviours: aggression, feeding and sleeping
- monitoring concentration of blood plasma (water, B.G)
- Producing hormones
3
Q
What are the two parts of the pit gland?
A
anterior and posterior
4
Q
What is the anterior PG responsible for?
A
- Front area
Produces 6 hormones incl. FSH, growth hormones etc
5
Q
What is the posterior PG responsible for?
A
stores and releases hormones produced by hypothalamus.
ADH
6
Q
Medulla oblongata role
A
- many regulatory centres of the autonomic nervous system.
- ventilation and HR
- swallowing, peristalsis and coughing
