The brain-Major Divisions & Functions

Question 1

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher functions like thought and memory, is the:

Answer 1

Cerebrum

Question 2

Which lobe of the cerebrum is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

Answer 2

Occipital lobe

Question 3

The structure that connects the brain to the spinal cord is the:

Answer 3

Brainstem

Question 4

Which part of the diencephalon acts as a relay station for sensory information?

Answer 4

Thalamus

Question 5

The “little brain” responsible for coordination and balance is the:

Answer 5

Cerebellum

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Medulla Oblongata

Question 7

The thick bundle of fibers that connects the two brain hemispheres is called the:

Answer 7

Corpus callosum

Question 8

Which part of the diencephalon regulates body temperature, hunger, and sleep cycles?

Answer 8

Hypothalamus

Question 9

The lobe of the cerebrum responsible for decision-making and personality is the:

Answer 9

Frontal Lobe

Question 10

The part of the diencephalon responsible for melatonin production (sleep regulation) is the:

Answer 10

Epithalamus