major parts of their brain and their functions

Question 1

Cerebrum

Answer 1

Responsible for thinking, learning, memory and emotion

Question 2

Cerebellum

Answer 2

Controls basic functions such as coordination, balance and movement

Question 3

Brainstem

Answer 3

Controls basic functions such as breathing, heart rate and digestion.

Question 4

Hypothalamus

Answer 4

Controls important functions such as hunger, thirst, sleep and body temperature

Question 5

Thalamus

Answer 5

Relays sensory information to other parts of the brain