Structure and function of the brain 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHuman, animal and plant behaviourA2/A-levelOCR Created by: Saf54Created on: 13-02-19 14:07 what is the gross structure protected by? It’s protected by the skull 1 of 7 What surrounds the gross structure? Protective membranes called meninges 2 of 7 What does the cerebrum do? Controls voluntary actions such as learning, memory, personality and conscious thought 3 of 7 What does the cerebellum do ? Controls unconscious functions such as posture, balance and non voluntary movements 4 of 7 What role does the medulla oblongata play? Autonomic control e.g. heart rate & breathing rate 5 of 7 What is the hypothalamus? Regulatory centre for temperature & water balance 6 of 7 What does the pituitary gland do ? Stores & releases hormones that regulate body functions 7 of 7
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