What is the function of the Hypothalamus?
To maintain homeostasis and control the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system.
What is the function of the Thalamus
Primary "relay station", transmits sensory information to the cerebral cortex.
What is the function of the Hippocampus?
Memory formation and retrieval, spatial navigation, emotional regulation, and decision making.
What is the function of the Amygdala?
Processes emotions. Fear, anxiety, etc.
What is the function of the Pituitary Gland?
To secrete many hormones.
Where is the Hypothalamus found?
B.
Where is the Thalamus located?
A.
Where is the Hippocampus located?
E.
Where is the Amygdala located?
D.
Where is the Pituitary Gland located?
C.
How does the Hypothalamus interact with the Pituitary Gland?
The Hypothalamus sends signals to the Pituitary Gland to release hormones.
What sense does not pass through the Thalamus
Sense of Smell
What is the Hippocampus' role in spatial memory.
The Hippocampus can create cognitive maps of places, allowing for navigation.
How does the amygdala help with danger response?
It allows the body to react quickly, and can help the brain learn to associate certain things with danger.
Name a hormone the pituitary gland produces.
Growth Hormone, Prolactin, Oxytocin, more
Does the Hypothalamus regulate "fight or flight" or "rest and digest"?
Fight or Flight, it controls the release of adrenaline and cortisol
What is the nickname used for the thalamus?
The "relay station"
What might happen if the hippocampus is damaged?
A person might have trouble forming memories.
How does the Amygdala interact with the Hippocampus?
The amygdala attaches emotions to the memories stored by the hippocampus.
What might happen if the pituitary gland doesn't work properly?
Can lead to growth problems, hormonal imbalances, and more.
Does the hypothalamus mainly control voluntary or involuntary processes? What are some examples?
Involuntary processes like hunger, temperature, and sleep.
What might happen if the thalamus is damaged?
There could be problems with sensation and movement.
Why is the hippocampus important for long-term memory?
It transfers short term memory into long term.
What might happen if the Amygdala is damaged?
There may be a reduced fear response, difficulty in recognizing emotions, and more.
The anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary.