what are the 4 sections
cerebrum, midbrain, cerebellum and brain stem, spinal cord
when do the 4 sections form
week 4
what does the cerebrum do
perceives and processes language
what 3 parts does the cerebrum contain
forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain
how many hemispheres
2, right and left
contralateral control
right hem. controls left side of body, and left hem. controls right side of body
what does the midbrain do
processes visual and auditory exposure
what does the hindbrain do
(oldest) controls balance, breathing and heart rate, digestion, movement
what does the cerebellum do
controls posture and co-ordinates movement
what is the cerebellum also known as
little brain