1. The Developing Brain Chapter 8-2 p. 260

2. Parts of the BRAIN

3. Cerebrum Receives info from the sense and directs motors activities. Controls: ◦Speech ◦Memory ◦Problem solving

4. Thalamus Connects the spinal cord and the cerebrum Controls: ◦Expression of emotions

5. Pituitary Gland Secretes hormones Regulates: ◦Growth ◦Metabolism ◦Sexual development

6. Brain Stem Controls: ◦Involuntary activities Controls: ◦Breathing ◦Heart Rate ◦Blood Pressure

7. Spinal Cord Transmits information from the body to the brain and from the brain to the body

8. Cerebellum Controls: ◦Muscular coordination ◦balance