Identify and describe the "old brain" structures or areas. Illustrate the function of each area.
What will be an ideal response?
The "old brain" is the brain's central core. Three of the following structures should be identified. Damage or deterioration should lead to impairment of the function listed for a given area.
Medulla regulates breathing and heart rate.
Pons regulates sleep; coordinates movement between the right and left sides of the body.
Cerebellum controls body balance; coordinates movement.
Reticular formation-regulates alertness; when awake, produces arousal to outside stimulation; when asleep, filters out distracting background stimuli.
Thalamus-acts as a relay station for information from the senses.
Hypothalamus-maintains homeostasis, a steady internal state for the body; produces and regulates survival-related behavior, such as eating, self-protection, and sex.
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