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Parts of The Brain
Psychology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Brain Stem. | Central core of brain, Survival. |
| Medulla Oblongata. | Controls heartbeat and breathing. |
| Pons. | Bridge between Medulla and brain. |
| Reticular Formation. | Controls arousal. |
| Thalamus. | "Operator" Transmits to other parts. |
| Cerebellum. | The "Little Brain". Movement/balance. |
| Hypothalamus. | Eating, drinking, temperature. Reward Center. |
| Pituitary Gland. | "Master gland". Releases growth hormones. |
| Amygdala. | Linked to emotions. |
| Hippocampus. | Helps form new memories. |