Module 1.4B

Question 1

Hindbrain

Answer 1

Consists of the medulla, pons, and cerebellum; directs essential survival functions, such as breathing. sleeping, and wakefulness, as well as coordinates and balance.

Question 2

Midbrain

Answer 2

Found atop the brainstem; connects the hindbrain with the forebrain, and controls some motor movement. and transmits auditory and visual information.

Question 3

Forebrain

Answer 3

Consists of the cerebral cortex, thalamus, and hypothalamus; manages complex cognitive activities, sensory and associative functions, and voluntary motor activities.

Question 4

Brainstem

Answer 4

The central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull, the brainstem, is responsible for automatic survival functions.

Question 5

Medulla

Answer 5

The hindbrain structure that is the brainstem’s base; controls heartbeat and breathing.

Question 6

Thalamus

Answer 6

The forebrain’s sensory control center, located on top of the brainstem; directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla.

Question 7

Reticular Formation

Answer 7

A nerve network that travels through the brainstem into the thalamus; it filters information and plays an important role in controlling arousal.

Question 8

Cerbellum

Answer 8

the hindbrain’s “little brain” at the rear of the brainstem; its functions include processing sensory input, coordinating movement output and balance, and enabling nonverbal and memory.

Question 9

Limbic System

Answer 9

Neural systems located mostly in the forebrain- below the cerebral hemispheres- include the amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, thalamus, and pituitary gland; associated with emotions and drivers.

Question 10

Amygdala

Answer 10

Two lima bean sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotion.

Question 11

Hypothalamus

Answer 11

A limbic system neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system, and is linked to emotion and reward.

Question 12

Frontal Lobes

Answer 12

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead. They enable linguistc processing, muscle movements, higher-order thinking, and executive functioning (like planning and judge,emt).

Question 13

Parietal Lobes

Answer 13

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; includes areas that receive information from the visual fields.

Question 14

Occipital Lobes

Answer 14

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; includes areas that receive information from the visual fields.

Question 15

Temporal Lobes

Answer 15

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory areas, each of which receives information primarily from the opposite ear. They also enable language processing.

Question 16

Motor Cortex

Answer 16

A cerebral cortex area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.

Question 17

Somatosensory Cortex

Answer 17

A cerebral cortex area at the front of the parietal loves that registers and processes body touch and movement sensations.

Question 18

Association Areas

Answer 18

Areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions, but rather are involved in higher mental functions such as learning, remembering, thinking, and speaking.