Functions of the Brain Regions

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Major function(s) of the Medulla oblongata

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Reflexive, involuntary control of heart, breathing & blood vessels

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Major function(s) of Pons

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timing of subconscious breathing

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Major function(s) of the Cerebellum

Back

Subconscious control & coordination of voluntary muscle

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Major function(s) of the Midbrain

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Filter and relay visual (superior colliculi) & auditory (inferior colliculi) stimuli; reflexive control of eye movement, focusing lens and pupil diameter

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Major function(s) of the Hypothalamus

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Control of autonomic nervous system (ANS) & pituitary gland; regulates involuntary body functions, homeostasis

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Major function of the Thalamus

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Crude (raw) perception of sensation & emotions; relay afferent/efferent impulses to/from the cerebrum

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Major function of the Pineal gland

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Endocrine gland – secretes one hormone (melatonin)

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Major function of the Pituitary gland

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Endocrine gland – secretes many hormones

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Major functions of the Cerebrum (cerebral cortex, cerebral tracts, white matter VS. grey matter fornix)

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Will (choice), intelligence, memory, awareness, personality

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Major functions of the Cerebrum (longitudinal fissure)

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Divides cerebrum into cerebral hemispheres