AP chap 13 brain parts

brainstem

spinal cord to brain; integration of survival reflexes.

brainstem parts

medula oblongata, pons, midbrain

Cerebellum

control of locomotion, balance, posture

Diencephalon parts

thalamus, subthalamus, epithalamus, hypothalamus

Cerebrum

conscious thought and control

medulla oblongata

Regulates: heart rate, blood vessel diameter, respiration, swallowing, vomiting, hiccupping, coughing, and sneezing.

pons

Sleep & respiratory center (coordinates with center in medulla)

midbrain

visual reflexes and auditory pathways

cerebellum

Vermis: posture, fine motor coordination
Lateral hemispheres: work with cerebrum to plan, practice, learn complex movements.

Thalamus

Sensory relay center – all sensory information (except smell)

Subthalamus

Contains subthalamic nuclei and several ascending and descending nerve tracts.

Epithalamus

Habenula: motivational control of behavior
Pineal gland: modulate sleep-wake cycle, biological clock

Hypothalamus

Important in regulation of mood, emotion, sexual pleasure, satiation, rage, and fear

cerebrum

has right and left hemispheres

Cerebrum Frontal lobe

voluntary motor function, decision making, mood etc

Cerebrum Parietal lobe

reception and evaluation of sensory information

Cerebrum Temporal lobe

reception and evaluation for smell and hearing; memory, abstract thought, judgment.

Cerebrum Occipital lobe

reception and integration of visual input

Cerebrum Insula

receives and evaluates taste information