Early Brain Development

At 3 to 4 weeks old, the brain divides into ...

• the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain

• the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum

This part includes hemispheres and central brain structures

• Forebrain

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

Middle part of the brain forming part of the nervous system

• Forebrain

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

Lower part of the brain that includes cerebellum, pons and medulla.

• Forebrain

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

At 6 weeks old which part of the brain starts to form?

• Medulla Oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Both

When does the medulla oblongata finish forming?

• 7 weeks

• 10 weeks

• 20 weeks

What does the cerebellum control?

• Thinking

• Motor movements

• Involuntary responses

• Rate of growth

What does the medulla oblongata control?

• Thinking

• Motor movements

• Involuntary responses

• Rate of growth