Anatomy of Central Nervous System Functions
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The cerebellum, medulla oblongata, and reticular formation are part of the ______ brain region responsible for balance, motor coordination, and other vital functions

hindbrain

The thalamus acts as a relay station for ______ information in the brain

sensory

The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in maintaining ______ by regulating body temperature and endocrine functions

homeostasis

The hippocampus is mainly associated with ______ and learning processes in the brain

<p>memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ cortex is what separates the cognitive ability of humans from wild animals.

<p>cerebral</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ detects color in the retina.

<p>cones</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ secretes insulin and glucagon.

<p>pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ detects sound in the inner ear.

<p>cochlea</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ is responsible for motor production of speech.

<p>Brocca's Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ stores bile for digestion.

<p>gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ detects rotational acceleration in the ear via the semicircular canals.

<p>inner ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ is responsible for language comprehension in the temporal lobe.

<p>Wernicke's Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thepituitary gland is located in the _______________________ of the brain.

<p>forebrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ is involved in posture, balance, and motor coordination below the cerebrum.

<p>cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

The visual pathway involves transmission from the optic nerve to the _______________________ and then to the visual cortex.

<p>lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________________ is involved in the auditory pathway, transmitting signals from the cochlea to the auditory cortex.

<p>medial geniculate nucleus (MGN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________ is responsible for complex perceptual, cognitive and behavior processes such as emotion and memory.

<p>cerebral cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________ is in charge of homeostasis, including body temperature and endocrine functions.

<p>hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________ is responsible for emotions such as fear and aggression.

<p>amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________ is the dominant hemisphere, usually responsible for language comprehension and motor function.

<p>left hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________ is the nondominant hemisphere, usually responsible for a sense of direction.

<p>right hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________ acts as a communication hub within the limbic system.

<p>fornix</p> Signup and view all the answers

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