Brain Part Functions

Front

What part of the brain receives visual stimuli from the eyes and relays this information to the visual cortex?

Back

Optic nerves and chiasm

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for the voluntary control of skeletal muscles?

Back

Motor cortex

Front

What brain region is responsible for sensing touch, spatial processing, language, and memory?

Back

Parietal lobes

Front

What is the name of the broad band of nerve fibers that connect the left and right cerebral hemispheres?

Back

Corpus callosum

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for the conscious perception of visual input?

Back

Visual cortex

Front

What is the function of the auditory cortex?

Back

Responsible for processing auditory information.

Front

What part of the brain is involved in balance and coordination?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Which brain structure is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?

Back

Brain stem

Front

What is the role of the occipital lobe?

Back

Responsible for processing visual information.

Front

Which part of the brain is involved in emotional responses and memory formation?

Back

Limbic system