11 Questions
Which part of the brain is responsible for influencing mood and registering an unlocalized, uncomfortable perception of pain?
Thalamus
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
Controlling body temperature and hunger
Which region of the brainstem is not a major part of the central nervous system?
Thalamus
What is the function of the cerebellum in the nervous system?
Regulating motor coordination and balance
Which part of the brain is associated with the onset of puberty due to its involvement in hormonal regulation?
Epithalamus
What is the specific function of the medulla oblongata?
Regulation of heart rate and blood vessel diameter
Which part of the brainstem is known as the 'bridge'?
Pons
What is the main function of the inferior colliculi in the midbrain?
Auditory nerve pathways relay
Which cranial nerves are associated with the midbrain?
Cranial nerve 3 and 4
What is the function of the superior colliculi in the midbrain?
Visual reflexes
Which region of the brainstem extends from the level of the foramen magnum to the pons?
Medulla oblongata
Explore the two main regions of the nervous system: Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). Learn about the functions of the nervous system and the major regions of the CNS including Diencephalon, Brainstem, Cerebrum, and Cerebellum.
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