Rhombencephalon Regions: Metencephalon and Myelencephalon

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What are the two regions that compose the rhombencephalon?

Myelencephalon and diencephalon

Metencephalon and myelencephalon (correct)

Metencephalon and telencephalon

Diencephalon and telencephalon

Which structure can be seen as a rounded bulge on the underside of the brain between the midbrain and the medulla oblongata?

Cerebellum

Pons (correct)

Hypothalamus

Thalamus

What is the function of the cerebellum in movement coordination?

Coordinating movement of different joints (correct)

Storing long-term memories

Processing visual information

Regulating body temperature

Where do fibers from the cerebellum pass through before reaching the thalamus?

Red nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which structure connects the cerebellum with the pons, medulla oblongata, and spinal cord?

Basal nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptors provide input to the cerebellum for movement coordination?

Proprioceptors Signup and view all the answers

What type of neurons in the cerebellum provide the only output from the cerebellum to other brain regions?

Purkinje cells Signup and view all the answers

Through what type of effect do Purkinje cells act on the motor areas of the cerebral cortex?

Inhibitory effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cerebellum in relation to motor skills?

Coordination of complex motor skills Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is a part of the myelencephalon and is often referred to as the medulla oblongata?

Medulla oblongata Signup and view all the answers

What important function do the nuclei in the medulla have?

Regulating breathing and cardiovascular responses Signup and view all the answers

Which center in the medulla controls autonomic innervation of blood vessels?

Vasomotor center Signup and view all the answers