Stage: b) planning
This entry is about the main ideas about the cerebellum and hypothalamus, personally, I found this parts of the brain to be very interesting, I would never have guessed the brain had so many parts with that big quantity of different and vital functions.
This investigating and planning part of my project has ben very challenging because I have found a lot of information about the parts of the brain, which means I have had to synthesize the information in a clear and organized way, and if I am being honest, it has not been very easy.
Cerebellum: - Located behind the top part of the brain stem.
- It coordinates voluntary movements such as balance, coordination, speech and muscle functions such as maintaining posture.
- It receives information from sensory systems and then regulates motor movements.
- It is about 10% of the total weight of the brain.
- Contains about half of the brain’s neurons.
- It is responsible for coordinating eye movement
- It helps the body learn movements that require practice
- Symptoms of a cerebellum disorder are headaches, difficulty in walking, talking properly and in muscle coordination.
Hypothalamus: - It is responsible for the production of many esencial hormones such as oxytocin.
- The hormones from the hypothalamus are responsible for temperature regulation, hunger, thirst, sleep and mood amongst others.
- It houses glands such as the pituitary gland.
- Involved in endocrine functions.
- One of it’s primary functions is to contribute in homeostasis.
- It is responsible for apettite, blood pressure, heart rate and weight control amongst others.
- Most common causes for hypothalamic diseases are
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