Lobes of the Brain
What is the frontal lobe?
This lobe controls reasoning, planning, movement, and problem-solving.
What is the corpus callosum?
This structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain.
What is the brainstem?
This connects the brain to the spinal cord.
What are neurons?
These are the basic building blocks of the nervous system.
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 hypothalamus?
This part of the brain regulates hunger, thirst, and body temperature.
What is the cerebellum?
This part controls balance, posture, and coordination.
What is myelin?
This fatty substance speeds up neural impulses.
What is about 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms)?
The average adult brain weighs about this much.
What is the temporal lobe?
This lobe is responsible for hearing and memory.
What is the hippocampus?
This structure stores and processes memories.
What is the medulla oblongata?
This part controls heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.
What are neurotransmitters?
These chemicals transmit signals across a synapse.
What is the right side?
The left hemisphere generally controls this side of the body
What is the parietal lobe?
This lobe processes sensory information such as touch, pressure, and pain.
What is the amygdala?
This almond-shaped structure is involved in emotions, especially fear and aggression.
What is the pons?
This structure helps regulate sleep
What are dendrites?
This part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons.
What are delta waves?
This brain wave state is associated with deep sleep.
What is the frontal lobe?
Damage to this lobe can affect personality and decision-making.
What is the thalamus?
This structure is the brain’s “relay station” for sensory signals (except smell).
What is the midbrain?
This region of the brainstem acts as a bridge between the cerebrum and cerebellum.
What is the somatic nervous system?
This division of the peripheral nervous system controls voluntary movements.
What is the blood-brain barrier?
This protective barrier keeps harmful substances out of the brain.