Brain/Cerebral Cortex

What is the brain protected by ?i i

The brain is protected by the cranium (skull) .i i

What are the 3 regions of the brain ?i i

1. Forebrain

2. Midbrain

3. Hindbrain

What is included in the forebrain (3) ?i i

1. Cerebrum

2. Thalamus

3. Hypothalamus

What is included in the hindbrain (3) ?i i

1. Cerebellum

2. Pons

3. Medulla oblongata

What is the brainstem made up of ?i i

The brain stem is made up of the pons, medulla oblongata, and the midbrain .i i

What are the folds that make up the outer layer of the cerebrum called ?i i

They are called convolutions .i i wow

What are the grooves and folds of the convolutions called ?i i

1. Grooves - sulci

2. Folds - gyri

What is the deep groove that divides the left and right hemisphere of the cerebrum called ?i i

The longitudinal fissure .i i

What is the corpus callosum ?i (

The corpus callosum is what connects the hemispheres of the cerebrum and is made up of nerve fibers .i i

The corpis callosum is made up of ___ ___ .i i

White matter .i i

What is the outer layer of the cerebrum called and what is it made up of ?i 8

1. Cerebral cortex

2. Grey matter

How thick is the cerebral cortex and describe how it looks (3) .i i

1. 5 mm thick

2. Very convoluted

3. Divided into 4 lobes

List the 7 parts of the brain .i i

1. Cerebrum

2. Thalamus

3. Hypothalamus

4. Midbrain

5. Cerebellum

6. Medulla oblongata

7. Pons

What is the largest part of the brain ?i i

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain .i i

What is the thalamus (2) ?i i

1. Connects parts of the brain

2. Called the “great relay station”

What does the hypothalamus help with ?i i

1. Helps to control our internal environment

What does the midbrain help with ?i i

1. Helps to send information about what we see and hear between the midbrain and forebrain

What is the cerebellum involved with ?i i

1. Involved in balance and coordination

What does the medulla oblongata do and give 4 examples ?i i

The medulla oblongata controls involuntary activities

1. Heart rate

2. Blood pressure

3. Swallowing

4. Breathing

What does the pons help with ?i i

1. Helps sends information between the cerebellum and the cerebral cortex