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What basic functions does the hypothalamus control?
What basic functions does the hypothalamus control?
- Heart rate, movement, and touch
- Body temperature, hunger, and water balance (correct)
- Sleep, digestion, and hearing
- Breathing rate, memory, and vision
Which part of the brain is responsible for initiating voluntary movement to move your legs when riding a bike?
Which part of the brain is responsible for initiating voluntary movement to move your legs when riding a bike?
- Prefrontal cortex (correct)
- Cerebellum
- Occipital lobe
- Primary somatosensory cortex
What function would be impacted by a tumor located in the primary somatosensory cortex?
What function would be impacted by a tumor located in the primary somatosensory cortex?
- The ability to determine images
- The ability to perform smooth, voluntary movements
- The ability to feel a rough object (correct)
- The ability to swallow
What is the role of the diencephalon in the brain?
What is the role of the diencephalon in the brain?