Lobes of the brain
How many lobes are in the brain?
The brain is separated into four parts (lobes) that are all responsible for different jobs.
What are the parts of the brain stem?
Medulla oblongata, midbrain, pons
What is the cerebrum?
This is the largest part of the human brain.
What is the occipital lobe?
This lobe processes visual information
What is the function of the pons?
It is responsible for chewing, blinking, vision, and balance.
What two structures divide the brain into the left and right?
The left and right hemisphere
What is the parietal lobe?
This lobe is responsible for touch, temperature, and pain.
What is the function of the Medulla
Regulates activates as breathing, blood flow, reflexive movements.
What are the three main divisions of the brain?
The cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.
What is the temporal lobe?
This lobe plays a major role in hearing and memory.
What is function of the midbrain?
Is responsible for the nerve pathways and structures that allow functions, such as movement and coordination.
Which hemisphere controls the leeft side of the body?
The right hemisphere
What is the frontal lobe?
Thinking, planning, organizing, attention and focus.
What is function of the cerebellum?
Contains neurons that handle muscle movements and are involved in emotions and social behavior.
What hemisphere controls the right side of the body
The left hemisphere