Parts of the brain and their functions

Front

What part of the brain controls basic life functions like breathing and heart rate?

Back

Brainstem

Front

Which part of the brain is located at the back of the head?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordination and balance.

Front

What is the main function of the occipital lobe?

Back

Visual processing.

Front

Which part of the body is like a highway for sending messages?

Back

Spinal Cord

Front

What is the role of the frontal lobe?

Back

Involved in decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.

Front

What does the temporal lobe primarily process?

Back

Auditory information and memory.

Front

What is the function of the thalamus?

Back

Acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Front

What is the hippocampus responsible for?

Back

Memory formation and spatial navigation.

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for voluntary muscle movements?

Back

Frontal lobe.