Brain Parts and Functions Quiz

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What is the primary function of the Cortex Cerebrale?

  • Regulation of appetite
  • Visual perception
  • Information processing and decision-making (correct)
  • Movement coordination

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for hormone production?

  • Amygdala
  • Hippocampus
  • Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Cerebellum

What is the role of the Medulla Oblongata?

  • Visual perception
  • Emotion regulation
  • Respiration and heart rate control (correct)
  • Control of reflexes

Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

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Which part of the brain is mainly associated with memory?

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Flashcards

Cerebral Cortex

The part of the brain responsible for complex cognitive functions like problem-solving, planning, and decision-making. It also handles personality, attention, language, and comprehension.

Visual Cortex

Part of the cerebral cortex specifically designed to process visual information, allowing us to see and interpret the world around us.

Hypothalamus

A small but vital part of the brain that regulates crucial functions like hunger, thirst, and emotions. It also influences the reward system.

Pituitary Gland

This gland produces essential hormones that regulate various bodily functions including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

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Medulla Oblongata

Located at the base of the brain, the medulla oblongata controls crucial autonomic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

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Study Notes

Brain Parts and Functions

  • The brain is composed of different parts, each with specific functions.
  • Cerebral Cortex: Processes information, solves problems, plans, makes decisions, controls personality, attention, language, and comprehension. It includes the visual cortex, which is part of the cerebral cortex and enables visual perception.
  • Hypothalamus: Regulates appetite, hormone production, emotions, and the reward system.
  • Pituitary Gland: Produces hormones.
  • Midbrain (Mesencephalon): Controls movements, especially eye movements, and processes auditory and visual information.
  • Pons: Regulates breathing, senses, taste, and balance.
  • Spinal Cord (Medulla): Controls reflexes and transmits messages to and from the body.
  • Medulla Oblongata (Brain Stem): Controls breathing, heart rate, and other vital functions.
  • Cerebellum: Coordinates voluntary movements, balance, and motor memory.
  • Amygdala: Processes emotions, especially fear.
  • Hippocampus: Processes memory.
  • Fornix: Involved in behavior, emotions, and memory.
  • Thalamus: Relays information between processing areas and the decision-making cortex.
  • Corpus Callosum: Connects the two brain hemispheres.

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