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State two functions of the cerebrum. (2)

Interprets all senses.

Controls voluntary muscular movements.

Controls higher thought process.

(Any 2)

State two functions of the cerebellum. (2)

Co-ordinates voluntary movements.

Regulates balance and posture.

State two functions of the medulla oblongata. (2)

Controls involuntary movements.

Regulates heart beat.

Regulates rate and depth of breathing.

Name six things that the hypothalamus controls. (6)

body temperature

blood pressure

sleep

emotions

appetite

thirst

Which of the meninges is found next to the brain and spinal cord? (1)

Pia mater

Which of the meninges is found between the pia mater and dura mater? (1)

Arachnoid

Name the fluid found in the sub-arachnoid space. (1)

Cerebro-spinal fluid

How may pairs of cranial nerves are found in the human body? (1)

12 pairs of cranial nerves.

How many pairs of spinal nerves are found in the human body? (1)

31 pairs of spinal nerves

Question 3

Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

Name the letter (A-D) of the part which:

controls heartbeat. (1)

C

contains the centres that control balance, muscle tone and equilibrium. (1)

B

has centres that interpret what you see. (1)

A

co-ordinates voluntary muscle movement. (1)

A

has grey matter on the inside and white matter on the outside. (1)

D

Question 1

Label the diagram below.

Say the term aloud to yourself first before clicking on the “?”.

The Brain

medulla oblongata

spinal cord

cerebrum

cerebellum

cerebrum

Corpus callosum

hypothallamus

pituitary gland

cerebellum

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