Chp. 8-9 Brain Structures and Functions

What is the largest structure of the brain called?

Cerebrum

What is this structure called?

Cerebellum

What is this structure called?

Thalamus

What is the name of structure #9?

Hypothalamus

What is the function of structure #3?

sort data, involved in memory

What are the functions of the cerebellum?

Fine motor movements, balance, and muscle tone

What is the name and function of the blue lobe?

processes sensory input such as touch, taste, pain, pressure, etc.

What is structure #7 called and its function?

Pons; breathing and salivation

What is #6 structure called?

Medulla oblongata

What is the function of the purple structure?

regulates HR, BP, vomiting, BR, swallowing, sneezing

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

control vision

What are the structures that make up the brainstem?

midbrain, medulla oblongata, pons

What are the structures that make up the diencephalon?

hypothalamus and thalamus

What is the name and function of structure #2?

connects the left and right hemisphere of the cerebrum

What is structure #2 called?

optic nerve

List 5 functions of the hypothalamus

body temp, control pituitary gland, rage, thirst, hunger

What are three functions of structure #5?

controls balance, muscle tone, coordination of fine motor movements

How many cranial nerves are there?

12

Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

CNII (optic nerve)

Which cranial nerve is responsible for olfactory?

CNI (olfactory nerve)

What is the name of structure #10?

optic chiasm

What is the name of structure #1?

olfactory bulb

What is the name of structure #8?

pituitary gland

What is the function and name of purple structure?

Temporal lobe; control smell and hearing

What is the name and function of the blue structure?

Frontal lobe; responsible for mood, aggression, judgment, etc.

What is the name and function of the red/pink structure?

occipital lobe; controls vision