Exploring Brain Functions

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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?

  • Corpus Callosum
  • Cerebral Cortex (correct)
  • Right Hemisphere
  • Left Hemisphere

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?

  • Reticular Formation
  • Hippocampus
  • Pituitary Gland
  • Hypothalamus (correct)

What is the function of the pituitary gland in the brain?

<p>Releasing hormones that regulate other endocrine glands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain plays a key role in processing emotions and forming emotional memories?

<p>Amygdala (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hippocampus in the brain?

<p>Formation, organization, and storage of new memories (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the reticular formation in the brain?

<p>Maintaining arousal and consciousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain controls involuntary functions like heartbeat, blood pressure, and respiration?

<p>Medulla (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the spinal cord?

<p>Carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the cerebellum located?

<p>At the back of the brain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cerebral cortex?

<p>Outermost layer of the cerebral hemisphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the limbic system control?

<p>Basic emotions and drives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord?

<p>Brainstem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the brainstem?

<p>Connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is involved in reflex actions?

<p>Spinal Cord (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements?

<p>Cerebellum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pons in the brain?

<p>Regulates sleep and arousal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cerebral cortex?

<p>Coordinates voluntary movements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the medulla located?

<p>In the brainstem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the limbic system in the brain?

<p>Controls basic emotions and drives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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