Functions of cerebrum, cerebellum and hypothalamus, functions of autonomous nervous system(sympathetic& parasympathetic) by c guyton
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Cerebrum is the main thinking and active part of the brain. All the processes take place in it.
Cerebellum is the part which manages the body posture and equilibrium.
Hypothalamus is known as the master of master gland. It controls the pituitary gland and is responsible for secretion of growth hormone.
Cerebrum:
Cerebrum is the largest part of brain and is divided into two hemispheres, right and left. it functions in learning, reasoning, controlling movement of body, and interpretation of vision, touch and hearing.
Cerebellum:
It is present under cerebrum and its function is the maintenance of posture and balance of body and coordination of muscle movements.
Hypothalamus:
Hypothalamus is located under thalamus. It controls temperature of body, sexual and reproductive behaviors, hunger and thirst and also contro the release of hormones from pituitary gland.