Forebrain

Question 1

What is the Cerebrum’s job and what percentage of neurons does it consist of within the CNS?

Answer 1

Its role is for cognitive skills, such as: Thinking, perception and use of language. It consists of 70% of the neurons within the CNS.

Question 2

What is the Amygdala (Limbic System) responsible for?

Answer 2

The Amygdala is responsible for one’s anger and aggression.

Question 3

What is the Hippocampus (Limbic System) responsible for?

Answer 3

The Hippocampus is responsible for emotion regulation, learning and memory.

Question 4

What is the Thalamus responsible for?

Answer 4

The Thalamus is responsible fore one’s wakefulness and sleep.

Question 5

What is the Hypothalamus responsible for?

Answer 5

The Hypothalamus is responsible for one’s: Body temperature, hunger, thirst, sexual behaviour, production and release of hormones (endocrine system), reactions to stress.

Question 6

What is the Basal Ganglia responsible for?

Answer 6

The Basal Ganglia is responsible for voluntary motor control (movement), practical learning, eye movements, cognitive function and emotions.