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Which part of the brain is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions such as thought, language, sensory perception, and motor control?
Which part of the brain is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions such as thought, language, sensory perception, and motor control?
- Corpus Callosum
- Cerebral Cortex (correct)
- Right Hemisphere
- Left Hemisphere
What is the function of the thalamus in the brain?
What is the function of the thalamus in the brain?
- Processing emotions and forming emotional memories
- Directing sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex (correct)
- Regulating sleep, consciousness, and alertness
- Controlling body temperature and hunger
Which part of the brain controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, and circadian rhythms?
Which part of the brain controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, and circadian rhythms?
- Reticular Formation
- Hippocampus
- Pituitary Gland
- Hypothalamus (correct)
What is the function of the pituitary gland in the brain?
What is the function of the pituitary gland in the brain?
Which part of the brain plays a key role in processing emotions and forming emotional memories?
Which part of the brain plays a key role in processing emotions and forming emotional memories?
What is the function of the hippocampus in the brain?
What is the function of the hippocampus in the brain?
What is the function of the reticular formation in the brain?
What is the function of the reticular formation in the brain?
Which part of the brain controls involuntary functions like heartbeat, blood pressure, and respiration?
Which part of the brain controls involuntary functions like heartbeat, blood pressure, and respiration?
What is the function of the spinal cord?
What is the function of the spinal cord?
Where is the cerebellum located?
Where is the cerebellum located?
What is the function of the cerebral cortex?
What is the function of the cerebral cortex?
What does the limbic system control?
What does the limbic system control?
Which part of the brain connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord?
Which part of the brain connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord?
What is the function of the brainstem?
What is the function of the brainstem?
Which part of the brain is involved in reflex actions?
Which part of the brain is involved in reflex actions?
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements?
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements?
What is the function of the pons in the brain?
What is the function of the pons in the brain?
What is the main function of the cerebral cortex?
What is the main function of the cerebral cortex?
Where is the medulla located?
Where is the medulla located?
What is the function of the limbic system in the brain?
What is the function of the limbic system in the brain?
