Question

The following table is about parts of brain and their functions. Read it and fill the blanks.

Part of the brain	Functions
Cerebrum
	Centre for certain emotions such as anger
Midbrain	It relays motor impulses from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord and relays sensory impulses from the spinal cord to the thalamus, reflexes for sight and hearing.
	Maintains posture, equilibrium and muscle tone.
Medulla oblongata

Answer 1

Cerebrum	i) Site of mental abilities, controls thinking, memory, reasoning, perception, emotions and speech. ii) Interprets sensations and responds to cold, heat, pain and pressure.
Diencephalon	Centre for certain emotions such as anger.
Midbrain	It relays motor impulses from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord and relays sensory impulses from the spinal cord to the thalamus, reflexes for sight and hearing.
Cerebellum	Maintains posture, equilibrium and muscle tone.
Medulla oblongata	i) Contains centre for cardiac, respiratory and vasomotor activities. ii) Coordinates reflexes like swallowing, coughing, sneezing and vomiting.