Parts of the brain Flashcards
What part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as heart rate and breathing?
The brainstem.
True or False: The cerebellum is involved in coordination and balance.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the brain that processes visual information.
occipital lobe.
What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?
Decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.
Which part of the brain is known as the ‘emotional center’?
The limbic system.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for memory formation? A) Cerebellum B) Hippocampus C) Medulla
B) Hippocampus.
What does the parietal lobe primarily process?
Sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.
True or False: The temporal lobe is involved in auditory processing.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
corpus callosum.
What role does the thalamus play in the brain?
It acts as a relay station for sensory information.
Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness? A) Cerebellum B) Thalamus C) Hypothalamus
C) Hypothalamus.
What is the function of the basal ganglia?
It is involved in the control of voluntary movements.
True or False: The amygdala is associated with processing fear and pleasure.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is crucial for language comprehension.
Wernicke’s area.
What is the role of Broca’s area in the brain?
It is responsible for speech production.
Which part of the brain is the largest and is divided into two hemispheres?
The cerebrum.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain regulates body temperature? A) Thalamus B) Hypothalamus C) Medulla
B) Hypothalamus.
What part of the brain is involved in processing taste?
The insula.
True or False: The pons is part of the brainstem.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is important for motor learning and coordination.
cerebellum.
What is the function of the reticular formation?
It regulates arousal and consciousness.
Multiple Choice: Which lobe is primarily responsible for planning and reasoning? A) Occipital B) Temporal C) Frontal
C) Frontal.
True or False: The occipital lobe is responsible for processing auditory information.
False.
What structure is involved in the formation of new memories?
The hippocampus.
