Brain structures

Question 1

Function of corpus callosum

Answer 1

wide band of nerve fibres that connect left and right cerebral hemispheres and allow them to communicate

Question 2

Function of cerebellum

Answer 2

controls posture, coordination, balance and fine muscle movement

Question 3

Function of hypothalamus

Answer 3

regulates heart rate, blood pressure and body temp through receptors. It also controls emotional responses, bladder contractions and hormone secretion

Question 4

Function of medulla oblongata

Answer 4

contains:
Cardiac centre- regulates rate and force of heartbeat
respiratory centre- regulates rate and depth of breathing
vasomotor centre- controls diameter of blood vessels and controls blood pressure

Question 5

Spinal cord

Answer 5

allows for