What is the brain responsible for?
The brain is responsible for processing sensory information, coordinating movement, and managing thoughts, emotions, and autonomic functions
What are the four major divisions of the brain? (5 pts for each)
Cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and diencephalon.
Name the four lobes in the cerebrum. (5 pts for each)
Frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes.
Tell me 3 things about the cerebellum. (5 pts for each)
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Where is the medulla oblongata located? What does it do?
It's located in the brainstem. It regulates vital functions like breathing, heart rate, and reflex actions.
What are the two hemispheres in the cerebrum? Name two daily tasks that someone might do that are associated with each hemisphere.
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What is the frontal lobe responsible for?
Decision-making, problem-solving, voluntary movement.
What are the four parts of the diencephalon? (5pts for each)
Thalamus, subthalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.
What does your hypothalamus do?
Regulates homeostasis, controlling hunger, thirst, body temperature, emotions, and hormone release via the pituitary gland
What connects the brain to the spinal cord?
The brainstem.
