The Reptile Brain
Connected to the spinal cord, which part of the brain contains the midbrain, pons, and medulla and helps regulates passive activity? ie; heartbeat, breathing, etc
What is the Brain Stem?
Located in the front of your brain, which lobe concerns reasoning, motor control, emotion and language?
What is the Frontal Lobe?
Normally located on the left hemisphere, which area of the brain is responsible for the comprehension of written and spoken language?
What is the Wernicke's Area?
Which part of the limbic system controls emotions and fear based on sensory processing?
What is the Amygdala?
This part of the brain plays a vital role in voluntary motor movement and balance control.
What is the Cerebellum?
Located next to your temples, which lobe processes auditory info, memory, emotion, and language?
What is the Temporal Lobe?
Which area of the brain is in control of the production of spoken language and writing?
What is the Broca's Area?
Which part of the brain sends signals to the body to control movement?
What is the Motor Cortex?
Which part of the brain is primarily involved in motor control, connected to whether to follow through with an action or not, based on reward and cognition.
What is the Basal Ganglia?
Behind the frontal lobe, which lobe processes all the body's sensory information?
What is the Parietal Lobe?
Which part of the brain serves as the relay center where most senses (except smell) are routed for processing?
What is the Thalamus?
Which part of the brain processes sensory information like temperature, pain, and touch?
What is the Sensory Cortex?
Tommy hits the back of his head and can't see for a few seconds, which lobe did he damage?
What is the Occipital Lobe?
Located below the thalamus, this part of the limbic system helps control the the endocrine system and keeps the body at homeostasis.
What is the Hypothalamus?
Which part of the limbic system has a major role in memory and learning?
What is the Hippocampus?
Located in the frontal lobe, this part of the brain is necessary for regulating behavioral flexibility and persistence in terms of decision making.
What is the Anterior Cingulate Cortex?