Brain Anatomy and Functions

Front

Medulla

Back

Regulates heart rate, breathing and blood pressure. Controls vomiting, coughing, sneezing.

Front

Pons

Back

Coordinates relaxation. Involved in sleep cycles.

Front

Cerebellum

Back

1/8 brain’s mass. Coordinates motor function.

Front

Thalamus

Back

Processes senses (sight, hearing, taste, feel).

Front

Hypothalamus

Back

Controls body temperature; helps set emotional state; Homeostasis.

Front

Amygdala

Back

Responsible for FEAR.

Front

Hippocampus

Back

Learning and storing info to long-term memory.

Front

Cerebrum

Back

Largest part of the brain.

Front

Dopamine

Back

Gives you feelings of pleasure, satisfaction and motivation.

Front

Norepinephrine

Back

Fight or flight, attention and memory.