Key Words: Functions of parts of the brain

Question 1

Striatum

Answer 1

Important role in controlling movements and in motivation

Question 2

Hippocampus (part of limbic system)

Answer 2

Short-term memories are passed into long-term memories via the hippocampus

Question 3

Ventricles

Answer 3

Cushion the brain and help to provide nutrients

Question 4

Amygdala (part of limbic system)

Answer 4

Emotions and aggression; left amygdala may link to a reward system and both positive and negative emotions, whereas the right night be concerned with fear and sadness

Question 5

Hypothalamus (part of limbic system)

Answer 5

Regulates eating/drinking, hormones

Question 6

Medial temporal lobe

Answer 6

Includes the hippocampus and has a large role in memory

Question 7

Cerebellum

Answer 7

Stores memory / learning of practical skills

Question 8

Corpus callosum

Answer 8

Helps transfer messages between the left and right hemispheres of the brain

Question 9

Limbic system

Answer 9

Concerned with emotions and memories, includes the hypothalamus, hippocampus and amygdala