The Brain

Question 1

What are the 4 regions of the brain?

Answer 1

1. Cerebrum
2. Diencephalon
3. Brain stem
4. cerebellum

Question 2

What 2 areas does the diencephalon include

Answer 2

1. Thalamus

2. Hypothalamus

Question 3

What does the brainstem aid in connecting?

Answer 3

Connects cerebrum and diencephalon to spinal cord

Question 4

Functions of the cortex (outer layer)

Answer 4

Conscious thought, memory, reasoning, abstract thought

Question 5

Functions of diencephalon

Answer 5

Thalmus sorts out sensory input

Hypothalamus maintains homeostasis

Question 6

Function of the pons

Answer 6

Controls respiration

Question 7

Function of the medulla oblongata

Answer 7

Controls vitals such as respiration and heart beat

Question 8

Function of the cerebellum

Answer 8

Controls voluntary muscles. Regulates balance and controls muscle tone