Major Divisons Of The Brain

Question 1

•Also called as Prosencephalon
•largest division of the brain

Answer 1

Forebrain

Question 2

The forebrain is home to

Answer 2

sensory processing, endocrine structures,
and higher reasoning

Question 3

plays a role in most of our
brain activity and thus is more
analogous to an entire division
of the nervous system than to a
particular delimited brain
structure

Answer 3

Forebrain: Telencephalon

Question 4

The cerebral cortex contains folded
bulges called _____ that create
indentations in the brain.

Answer 4

Gyri

Question 5

Functions of
the cerebral cortex include:

Answer 5

processing
sensory information, controlling motor
functions, and performing higher-order
functions such as reasoning and
problem-solving

Question 6

The _________’s functions
primarily involve ‘higher’ cognitive functions
such as decision-making, conscious thought,
problem-solving, and attention.

Answer 6

frontal lobe

Question 7

Responsible for receiving and
processing sensory information

Answer 7

Parietal Lobes

Question 8

Parietal lobes
also contain the _________ ______,
which is essential for processing touch
sensations

Answer 8

somatosensory cortex

Question 9

Occipital lobes is responsible for

Answer 9

receiving
and processing visual information from the
retina

Question 10

Temporal Lobes: Home of the limbic system structures including the

Answer 10

amygdala and hippocampus

Question 11

These lobes organize
sensory input, as well as aid in auditory
perception, memory formation, and language
and speech production.

Answer 11

Temporal Lobes

Question 12

•are a group of structures near the center of your brain that form
important connections
•These connections allow different areas of your brain to work
together

Answer 12

Basal ganglia

Question 13

The basal ganglia manage the

Answer 13

signals your brain sends that help you move
your muscles

Question 14

is a brain structure
embedded deep in the temporal lobe
of each cerebral cortex

Answer 14

Hippocampus

Question 15

The hippocampus is a small but
complex brain structure that plays an
important role in the

Answer 15

process of
learning and the formation of new
memories

Question 16

The amygdala is responsible
for the ___________
such as anger, fear, and sadness,
as well as the _______________.

Answer 16

perception of emotions, controlling of
aggression

Question 17

helps to
store memories of events and
emotions so that an individual may
be able to recognize similar events
in the future

Answer 17

Amygdala

Question 18

is the region of the brain that relays sensory
information and connects components of the endocrine
system with the nervous system

Answer 18

Diencephalon

Question 19

A limbic system structure that connects areas of the
cerebral cortex that are involved in sensory perception and
movement with other parts of the brain and spinal cord

Answer 19

Thalamus

Question 20

The major functions of the __________ include
control of the pituitary gland, regulation of body temperature, food
intake, fluid intake, control of the autonomic nervous system,
control of stress, emotional expression and aggression, sleep and
waking, sexual arousal and memory

Answer 20

hypothalamus

Question 21

Another term for midbrain

Answer 21

Mesencephalon

Question 22

the area of
the brain that connects the forebrain
to the hindbrain

Answer 22

Midbrain/Mesencephalon

Question 23

The midbrain and
hindbrain together compose the

Answer 23

Brainstem

Question 24

The midbrain regulates _________
and aids in the processing of
_____________ information

Answer 24

movement, auditory and visual

Question 25

It forms the dorsal side of the mesencephalon or midbrain.

Answer 25

Tectum

Question 26

The midbrain tectum is
formed by two structures:

Answer 26

Superior and Inferior Colliculus

Question 27

is a tiny structure that serves as a key reflex hub

Answer 27

Superior Colliculus

Question 28

The inferior colliculus is made up of a single layer of neurons to which the _____________ (auditory fibers) synapses.

Answer 28

lateral lemniscus

Question 29

The ___________ of the medulla contains the medullary reticular formation, together with cranial nerve
nuclei and ascending tracts.

Answer 29

tegmentum

Question 30

also known as the
rhombencephalon

Answer 30

Hindbrain

Question 31

is one of the most crucial parts of
the central nervous system (CNS) as it
connects the brain to the spinal cord so that
messages can be sent from the brain, down
the spinal cord, to the rest of the body

Answer 31

Hindbrain/Rhombencephalon

Question 32

The hindbrain’s chief role is to _________, making the
hindbrain important for survival.

Answer 32

coordinate the
vital functions of our bodies, such as breathing and heart rate

Question 33

The metencephalon is the upper region of the hindbrain and
contains the _______ and __________.

Answer 33

pons, cerebellum

Question 34

The metencephalon gives rise to the cerebellum, the part of the
brain responsible for

Answer 34

coordinating movements, posture, and balance

Question 35

is a component of the brainstem, which acts as a bridge
connecting the cerebrum with the medulla oblongata and cerebellum

Answer 35

Pons

Question 36

relays information between muscles and areas
of the cerebral cortex that are involved in motor control.

Answer 36

Cerebellum

Question 37

is the lower region of
the hindbrain located below the
metencephalon and above the spinal cord

Answer 37

Myelencephalon

Question 38

The myelencephalon is the part of the ______
brain that develops into the ______________ and connects the brain to the
spinal cord.

Answer 38

fetal, medulla oblongata

Question 39

is also known as the brain stem.
It emerges out from the base of the brain
and joins the brain to the spinal cord

Answer 39

Medulla oblongata