Brain stem
What is the biggest part of the brainstem?
The midbrain
What section of your brain controls emotions?
The forebrain
This part helps maintain homeostasis
The hypothalamus
What is the brain stem connected to?
The spinal cord
What section controls body movement as well as reflexes?
The midbrain
Does the brain have pain receptors?
No
Which part of the brain stem controls your sleep-wake cycle?
The pons
Within this section of the brain, the brain stem is found
What is the hindbrain?
Can you survive with only half of your brain?
Yes, the hemispheres of the brain can swith between each other for bodily functions.
What do four of your 12 cranial nerves pass through? (It starts with a 'M')
The medulla oblongata
What hold around half of the neurons in your body despite it's size?
The cerebellum
A group of nuclei that is primarly responsible for motor control.
The Basal Ganglia
What is the brain stem mainly made of?
Grey and white matter
This part of your brain helps use your 5 senses
The thalamus
What is used to scan brain injuries?