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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.
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