nervous system 9

Question 1

what is the brainstem (3)

Answer 1

medulla oblongata ( respiratory and CVS centers) ; crossing over point for sensory and motor impulses 
Pons (respiratory centers; link to the cerebellum; cranial nerve exit point) 
Midbrain (including reticular formtion- sets the level of consciousness)

Question 2

what is the function of the cerebellum

Answer 2

motor coordination

Question 3

Diencephalon consists of (2);

Answer 3

Thalamus: sensory and motor relay station
Hypothalamus: endocrine control, thermoregualtion, hunger and thirst centres, meotion)

Question 4

what does the limbic system involve?

Answer 4

• amygdala (emotion)

- hippocampus (memory consolidation)