Topic 2 Memory

Question 1

Define the forebrain

Answer 1

The forebrain is the largest part of your brain. It controls higher-level thinking like learning, planning, and memory. It includes the cerebrum, which handles thinking, and the thalamus and hypothalamus, which manage body functions.

Question 2

Identify the major parts of the forebrain

Answer 2

The forebrain consists of several distinct parts, including the cerebral lobes (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, and limbic), thalamus, hypothalamus, and basal ganglia. The corpus callosum connects the brain’s hemispheres.

Answer 3

Lobe
Primary Function
Frontal
Decision making
Parietal
Sensory processing
Occipital
Vision
Limbic
Emotions