Brain Functions

Front

What does the temporal lobe control?

Back

learning, memory, and hearing

Front

What does the frontal lobe control?

Back

movement, emotion, speech, smell, and personality

Front

What does the brain stem control?

Back

temperature, breathing, and heart rate

Front

The parietal lobe controls

Back

sense of touch

Front

The occipital lobe controls

Back

vision

Front

The cerebellum controls

Back

coordination and balance

Front

After Greg's serious motorcycle accident, doctors detected damage to his cerebellum. Greg is most likely to have difficulty: EXPERIENCING INTENSE EMOTIONS, READING A BOOK, PLAYING HIS GUITAR, TASTING HIS FAVORITE FOODS

Back

PLAYING HIS GUITAR

Front

As the result of a stroke, a man has lost his ability to plan, make decisions, and set goals. Which lobe has been damaged?

Back

FRONTAL LOBE

Front

Known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements.

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Wrinkled part of the brain's surface where the body processes information

Back

Cerebral Cortex