Brain Parts and Functions Flashcards
What is the largest part of the brain and what is its main function?
The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, responsible for higher cognitive functions such as thinking, reasoning, and memory.
Which two hemispheres is the cerebrum divided into and what are their general functions?
The cerebrum is divided into the left hemisphere, associated with logic and language, and the right hemisphere, linked to creativity and spatial ability.
What is the role of the frontal lobe?
The frontal lobe is involved in decision-making, problem-solving, planning, controlling voluntary movements, speech production, and personality.
The parietal lobe processes ____ and helps with _____.
The parietal lobe processes sensory information and helps with spatial orientation and body awareness.
What function is the temporal lobe primarily responsible for?
The temporal lobe is responsible for processing auditory information, language comprehension, and memory.
What is the main function of the occipital lobe?
The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing.
What part of the brain coordinates voluntary movements such as posture and balance?
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements, posture, balance, and speech.
Which part of the brainstem is responsible for controlling heart rate and breathing?
The medulla oblongata controls vital autonomic functions such as heart rate and breathing.
What are the key functions of the midbrain in the brainstem?
The midbrain controls vision, hearing, motor control, and alertness.
The limbic system is mainly involved in _____.
The limbic system is involved in regulating emotions, behavior, and long-term memory.
What role does the hippocampus play in the brain?
The hippocampus is critical for memory formation and learning, turning short-term memories into long-term ones.
The ____ is responsible for processing emotions like fear and anger.
The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.
Which part of the brain acts as a relay station for sensory information?
The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, sending it to appropriate areas of the brain.
What is the role of the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus regulates bodily functions like hunger, thirst, sleep, body temperature, and hormone release.
The basal ganglia are primarily involved in _____.
The basal ganglia help regulate movement and coordinate fine motor skills.
