Parts of the Brain

Question 1

Cerebellum (hindbrain)

Answer 1

integrates signals and ensures output is smooth and coordinated

Question 2

Medulla Oblongata (hindbrain)

Answer 2

controls automatic functions

Question 3

Pons (hindbrain)

Answer 3

relay station, responsible for sleep, breathing, swallowing, taste, bladder control and balance

Question 4

Inferior and Superior Calliculus (midbrain)

Answer 4

help process auditory and visual input

Question 5

Substantia Niagra (midbrain)

Answer 5

contains neurons that communicate using dopamine to help coordinate voluntary movements

Question 6

Brainstem (midbrain)

Answer 6

forms the physical support for the brain

Question 7

Reticular Activating System (brainstem)

Answer 7

modulates alertness and arousal

Question 8

Thalamus (forebrain)

Answer 8

relays sensory information and motor signals, regulates sleep and alertness

Question 9

Hypothalamus (forebrain)

Answer 9

bridge between nervous and endocrine systems

Question 10

Olfactory Bulb

Answer 10

involved in detecting odors

Question 11

Hippocampus

Answer 11

consolidates short term memory into long term memory

Question 12

Basal Ganglia

Answer 12

eye movements, voluntary movement, procedural and habitual learning

Question 13

Limbic System

Answer 13

emotion, memory, and motivation

Question 14

Amygdala

Answer 14

part of limbic system

episodic memory, attention and emotion

Question 15

Nucleus Accumbens

Answer 15

part of limbic system

reward, motivation and learning

Question 16

Frontal Lobe

Answer 16

part of cerebral cortex

voluntary movement, memory processing, planning, motivation and attention

Question 17

Parietal Lobe

Answer 17

sensory processing

Question 18

Occipital Lobe

Answer 18

visual processing

Question 19

Temporal Lobe

Answer 19

visual memories, language