Brain Parts
What part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?
Brainstem
What is the function of the olfactory nerve?
smell
What does the sympathetic nervous system do?
prepares the body for energy and stressful situations
What is the role of taste buds?
detects taste
What area of the brain is responsible for emotions?
cerebrum
What is the function of the cerebellum?
posture and balance
Which cranial nerve controls eye movement?
oculomotor nerve
How does the parasympathetic system function?
What restores the body to a nonstressful state?
How do olfactory bulbs contribute to the sense of smell?
What receives chemical impulses from the nasal mucus?
What is the function of the reticular formation?
controls consciousness
Name the four main parts of the brain.
brainstem, diencephalon, cerebrum, and cerebellum
Name two functions of the glossopharyngeal nerve.
swallowing and taste
What neurotransmitter is associated with the sympathetic system?
norepinephrine
Explain how the cochlea is involved in hearing.
What converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses?
Describe what the frontal lobe controls.
muscle movement, moods, and aggression
What connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
corpus callosum
What is the role of the vagus nerve?
controls certain muscle movements and sensory impulses
Describe a situation where the autonomic nervous system is activated.
occurs during a fight-or-flight response
What structures are involved in maintaining equilibrium?
vestibule and semicircular canals
What is the significance of the corpus callosum
connects the two hemispheres of the brain
Describe the role of the diencephalon.
Controls homeostasis and integrates the autonomic nervous system
Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing?
vestibulocochlear nerve
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?
What controls and integrates the autonomic nervous system?
Describe how the eye protects itself and the role of tears.
lubricates the eyes and contains enzymes to prevent infection
Discuss the importance of gyri and sulci in the brain.
increases surface area for processing and communication