AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The brainstem is the lower extension of the brain, located in front of the cerebellum and connected to the spinal cord. It consists of three structures: the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata. It serves as a relay station, passing messages back and forth between various parts of the body and the cerebral cortex.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cerebrum. The cerebrum (front of brain) comprises gray matter (the cerebral cortex) and white matter at its center. The largest part of the brain, the cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your pons is a key connection point to your cerebellum, another key part of your brain that handles balance and movement. It also works cooperatively with other parts of your brainstem that manage your breathing.

Detailed explanation-4: -Brainstem: acts as a relay center connecting the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord. It performs many automatic functions such as breathing, heart rate, body temperature, wake and sleep cycles, digestion, sneezing, coughing, vomiting, and swallowing.