Hindbrain & Midbrain
Which part of the brain controls vital involuntary functions like heartbeat and breathing?
Medulla
Which part of the brain makes up the largest area and is responsible for complex functions such as thinking, planning, and language?
Cerebrum.
Which lobe at the back of the brain processes visual information?
Occipital Lobe.
Which term describes higher-level thinking skills like planning, focusing attention, and controlling impulses?
Executive Functions.
Which brain structure, located in front of the medulla, is involved in regulating body movement, attention, sleep, and alertness?
Pons.
Which inner brain structure acts as a relay station, directing sensory information to the correct area of the cerebral cortex?
Thalamus.
Which lobe processes hearing and is also involved in language?
Temporal Lobe.
Damage to this area in the frontal lobe causes slow, effortful speech but preserved understanding. Which area is it?
Broca's Area.
Which brain area controls eye movements and contains part of the Reticular Activating System?
Midbrain.
This system is linked to emotions and memory and is essential for survival. What is it called?
The Limbic System.
Which lobe is responsible for decision-making, planning, and controlling movement?
Frontal Lobe.
These areas integrate information so we recognize complex things, like seeing a car instead of just lines and shapes. What are they called?
Association Areas.
This system regulates attention, sleep, and arousal, and makes you alert when you hear a sudden loud sound. What is it?
Reticular Activating System
Which structure connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus Callosum.
Which lobe processes touch sensations (pressure, temperature, pain) and spatial awareness?
Parietal Lobe.
Which area in the temporal lobe allows us to understand language, and damage to it causes meaningless but fluent speech?
Wernicke's Area.
Which part of the brain helps you balance on one foot and coordinate smooth movements?
Cerebellum
Which part of the brain regulates hunger, thirst, body temperature, and the fight-or-flight response?
Hypothalamus.
What is the outer layer of the cerebrum called, responsible for complex thought, perception, and decision-making?
Cerebral Cortex
Name three modern method used to study the brain’s structure or function.
Accidents, Lesions, Electrical Stimulation, EEG, CAT scan, MRI, PET scan, fMRI (Brain Imaging).