Brain

Brain

Assessment

Flashcard

Other

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

30 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Cerebellum

Answer explanation

The cerebellum, often referred to as the "Little Brain," is responsible for balance and coordinating movements, making it the correct answer. The thalamus, reticular formation, and hypothalamus serve different functions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where the pleasure centers of the brain are located...also controls Endocrine System

Back

Hypothalamus

Answer explanation

The hypothalamus is crucial as it regulates the endocrine system and is involved in pleasure and reward pathways, making it the correct answer. The amygdala and hippocampus have different functions related to emotion and memory.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Cerebral Cortex

Answer explanation

The cerebral cortex is the wrinkled outer layer of the brain responsible for processing information, including sensory perception, cognition, and motor control. It is distinct from the forebrain, corpus callosum, and cerebellum.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Makes decisions, plans, reasons, and carries out behaviors

Back

Frontal Lobe

Answer explanation

The Frontal Lobe is responsible for decision-making, planning, reasoning, and executing behaviors, making it the correct choice for this question. The other lobes have different functions related to sensory processing and memory.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Possesses the Sensory Cortex: Frontal Lobe, Occipital Lobe, Temporal Lobe, Parietal Lobe

Back

Parietal Lobe

Answer explanation

The Parietal Lobe is responsible for processing sensory information, including touch, temperature, and pain, making it the correct answer for possessing the Sensory Cortex.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Possesses the Motor Cortex

Back

Frontal Lobe

Answer explanation

The motor cortex, responsible for voluntary movement, is located in the frontal lobe. The other lobes (temporal, parietal, occipital) have different functions, making the frontal lobe the correct answer.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Controls hearing, and language comprehension

Back

Temporal Lobe

Answer explanation

The Temporal Lobe is responsible for processing auditory information and is crucial for language comprehension, making it the correct answer for controls hearing and language comprehension.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?