Region and Features of the cerebrum (5)

What are cerebrum higher brain functions?

sensory, consciousness,motor control

Which brain region is responsible for homeostatic control (hormonal, temperature regulation)?

Diencephalon

Which brain region is responsible for autonomic/reflex centers (breathing, cardiac rhythm)?

Brainstem

Which brain region is responsible for coordination of movement (balance)?

Cerebellum

What are the ridges (folds) on the cerebrum called?

Gyrus/Gyri (Peak of the sunchip)

What are the grooves(valley) on the cerebrum called?

Sulcus/Sulci valley between the peak

What separates the two cerebral hemispheres?

Longitudinal fissure

What type of fiber connects the two hemispheres (e.g., corpus callosum)?

Commissural fibers

What type of fiber connects the cerebrum to the lower regions of the brain (e.g., brainstem)?

projection fibers

What type of fiber connects areas within the same cerebral hemisphere? (Only at one side of the hemisphere)

Association fiber