Chapter 3: The Brain and Nervous System
3.9: Discussion Questions and Resources
Discussion Questions
- In what ways does the segmentation of the brain into the brainstem, cerebellum, thalamus, hypothalamus, and cerebral hemispheres provide a natural division?
- Compare and contrast the peripheral nervous system and central nervous system.
- What are the similarities and differences between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
- Describe the basic functions of the four cerebral lobes: occipital, temporal, parietal, and frontal.
- What is the difference between gray and white matter?
- Describe the basic functions of the major subcortical structures: basal ganglia, hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, and hypothalamus
Outside Resources
Video: Pt. 1 video on the anatomy of the nervous system
Video: Pt. 2 video on the anatomy of the nervous system
Video: To look at functions of the brain and neurons
Web: Atlas of the Human Brain: interactive demos and brain sections
The Human Brain · Atlas of the Human Brain
Web: 3D interactive brain website and its associated free app: https://www.brainfacts.org/3d-brain
