Parts of the Brain

Question 1

4 Major Regions

Answer 1

Brainstem, Cerebellum, Diencephalon, and Cerebrum

Question 2

Brainstem

Answer 2

The lower part of the brain that connects it to the spinal cord. Responsible for basic life and functions

Question 3

Cerebellum

Answer 3

Located at the back of the brain, bellow the cerebrum. The “command center”. Responsible for balance and coordination

Question 4

Diencephalon

Answer 4

Located between the brainstem and cerebellum. Consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus

Question 5

Cerebrum

Answer 5

The largest part of the brain. Located at the front. Responsible for movement and termperature regulation

Question 6

Thalamus

Answer 6

The body’s information relay station

Question 7

Hypothalamus

Answer 7

Produces hormones that control body temperature, heart rate, and hunger

Question 8

4 Lobes of the Cerebrum

Answer 8

Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, and Occipital

Question 9

Frontal Lobe

Answer 9

Responsible for creative thinking and personality

Question 10

Parietal Lobe

Answer 10

Responsible for reading and understanding language

Question 11

Temporal Lobe

Answer 11

Responsible for memories

Question 12

Occipital Lobe

Answer 12

Responsible for vision