Brain Parts and Function Flashcards
What is the largest part of the human brain?
Cerebrum
True or False: The cerebellum is responsible for balance and coordination.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ regulates vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.
medulla oblongata
What part of the brain is involved in emotion and memory?
Limbic system
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for visual processing?
Occipital lobe
What is the function of the frontal lobe?
Involved in reasoning, planning, movement, and problem-solving.
True or False: The brainstem connects the brain to the spinal cord.
True
Which part of the brain is crucial for forming new memories?
Hippocampus
What does the thalamus do?
Acts as a relay station for sensory information.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain controls voluntary muscle movements? A) Cerebellum B) Brainstem C) Cerebrum D) Limbic system
C) Cerebrum
What is the role of the hypothalamus?
Regulates homeostasis and controls the endocrine system.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is involved in processing auditory information.
temporal lobe
True or False: The pituitary gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland’ of the endocrine system.
True
What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?
Processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.
Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus callosum
Fill in the blank: The _______ is involved in regulating circadian rhythms.
suprachiasmatic nucleus
What is the function of the basal ganglia?
Involved in the control of voluntary motor movements and procedural learning.
True or False: The amygdala is involved in the processing of emotions, particularly fear.
True
What part of the brain is responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness?
Reticular formation
Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is primarily associated with executive functions? A) Occipital lobe B) Frontal lobe C) Temporal lobe D) Parietal lobe
B) Frontal lobe
