Divisions of the brain and thier functions

The brain divisions include the brainstem , which connnects the spinal cord to the cerebrum ; consists of the medulla oblongata ,pons and midbrain ,with the reticular formations scattered throughout the three regions , is in the location of cranial nerve nuclei . The medulla oblongata is the pathway for ascending and descending nerve tracts ; center for several important reflexes [e.g. ,heart rate ,breathing , swallowing , vomiting].The pons contain ascending and descending nerve tracts ; relays information between the cerebrum and cerebellum ; site of reflex centers .The midbrain contains ascending and descending nerve tracts ; serves as a visual nerve center ;part of auditory pathway . The reticular formation is scattered throughout the brainstem ; controls cyclic activities , such as the sleep -wake cycle . Another division of the brain is the cerebellum , which controls muscle movement and tone ; governs balance , posture ; regulates extent of intentional movement iinvolved in leaaarning moter skills. The diencephalon another part of the brain consists of the thalmus ; which is like a call center determining where signals go for information .Then there is the subthalmus . which contains nerve tracts and nuclei , the epithalmus contains nuclei responding to sleep, visual awareness , amd body cycle .Then there the hypothalmus which is the moter control center for maintaining homeostasis , and regulating endocrine function . The cerebrum conscious perception ,thought , and conscious motor activitiy ; can override most other systems. The cerebrum consists of the basal nuclei , which controls muscle activityand posture ; largely inhibits unintentional movement when at rest . The other part of the cerebrum , the limbic system is an autonomic response to smell , emotion , mood ,memory , and other such funtions .