Major Regions of the Brain and Functions

What is the function of the diencephalon?

Endocrine system, links nervous system to endocrine system

What is the function of the brainstem?

Regulating heart beat, breathing, sleeping and eating

What is the function of the cerebellum?

receives information from the sensory systems, the spinal cord, regulates motor movements, regulates balance and coordinates movements

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

Monitors water concentration, hormone concentration and regulates body temperature.

Name the 4 major regions of the brain.

Brainstem, Diencephalon, Cerebellum, Cerebrum

What is the function of the thalamus?

relay station for impulses traveling to and from the spinal cord, cerebrum and cerebellum.

What is the function of the cerebrum?

responsible for thought and action

What are the major parts of the diencephalon?

thalamus, subthalamus, hypothalamus and epithalamus