Terms to know: 10/16/24

Question 1

A system of glands that produce hormones to
regulate functions like growth, metabolism, and mood.

Answer 1

Endocrine System

Question 2

Chemical messengers released by glands into the
bloodstream that affect tissues and organs.

Answer 2

Hormones

Question 3

Glands located on top of the kidneys that produce
hormones like adrenaline, which help the body respond to stress.

Answer 3

Adrenal Glands

Question 4

The “master gland” that controls other glands in the
body and regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Answer 4

Pituitary Gland

Question 5

Damage to brain tissue, often used in research to study brain
functions.

Answer 5

Lesion

Question 6

A test that measures electrical activity in
the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp.

Answer 6

EEG (Electroencephalogram)

Question 7

A brain imaging technique that
measures magnetic fields created by brain activity.

Answer 7

MEG (Magnetoencephalography)

Question 8

An imaging technique that uses X-
rays to create detailed pictures of the brain.

Answer 8

CT (Computed Tomography) Scan

Question 9

A brain imaging technique
that shows which parts of the brain are active by tracking glucose usage.

Answer 9

PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scan

Question 10

A technique that uses magnetic
fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the brain.

Answer 10

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Question 11

A technique that measures brain activity by
detecting changes in blood flow, showing which parts of the brain are

Answer 11

fMRI (Functional MRI)

Question 12

The oldest part of the brain that controls basic survival
functions like heartbeat and breathing.

Answer 12

Brainstem

Question 13

The part of the brainstem that controls vital functions like
heart rate and breathing.

Answer 13

Medulla

Question 14

The brain’s “relay station” that sends sensory information to
the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Answer 14

Thalamus

Question 15

A network of nerves in the brainstem that helps
regulate alertness and sleep.

Answer 15

Reticular Formation

Question 16

A structure at the back of the brain that controls balance
and coordination.

Answer 16

Cerebellum

Question 17

A group of brain structures involved in emotions,
motivation, and memory.

Answer 17

Limbic System

Question 18

A part of the limbic system that processes emotions like fear
and aggression.

Answer 18

Amygdala

Question 19

A brain region that regulates bodily functions like
hunger, thirst, body temperature, and sexual behavior.

Answer 19

Hypothalamus

Question 20

A part of the brain involved in forming new memories.

Answer 20

Hippocampus

Question 21

The outer layer of the brain responsible for complex
thinking, decision-making, and sensory processing.

Answer 21

Cerebral Cortex

Question 22

The part of the cerebral cortex involved in decision-
making, planning, and controlling behavior.

Answer 22

Frontal Lobes

Question 23

The part of the cerebral cortex that processes sensory
information like touch and spatial awareness.

Answer 23

Parietal Lobes

Question 24

The part of the cerebral cortex that processes visual
information.

Answer 24

Occipital Lobes

Question 25

The part of the cerebral cortex that processes auditory
information and is involved in memory.

Answer 25

Temporal Lobes

Question 26

The part of the brain that controls voluntary movements.

Answer 26

Motor Cortex

Question 27

The part of the brain that processes touch and
other sensory information from the body.

Answer 27

Somatosensory Corte

Question 28

Parts of the cerebral cortex that are involved in
higher mental functions like learning, remembering, and speaking.

Answer 28

Association Areas