PSYCH207 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Franciscus Donders, Claustrophobia, Positron
21 May 2016
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Chapter 2 the brain: an overview of structure and function. The hindbrain develops originally as one of the three bulges in the embryo"s neural tube. Evolutionarily, structures within the hindbrain are the most primitive. The hindbrain consists of three major structures. The medulla oblongata transmits information from the spinal cord to the brain and regulates life support functions such as respiration, blood pressure, coughing, sneezing, vomiting and heart rate. The pons also acts as a neural relay centre, facilitating the crossover of information between the left side of the body and the right side of the brain and vice versa. It is also involved in balance and in the processing of both visual and auditory information. The cerebellum contains neurons that coordinate muscular activity. One of the most primitive brain structures. Governs balance and is involved in general motor behaviour and coordination. The midbrain is located in the middle of the brain.
