Parts of the Brain

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What is the function of the Frontal Lobe?

Back

The Frontal Lobe contains your personality and is involved in decision making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

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What is the function of the Occipital Lobe?

Back

The Occipital Lobe processes your vision, allowing you to see and interpret visual information.

Front

What part of the brain is known as the sensory 'relay station'?

Back

The Thalamus is known as the sensory 'relay station' because it processes and transmits sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain.

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What is the role of the Hypothalamus?

Back

The Hypothalamus maintains homeostasis by controlling the release of hormones that regulate functions like sleep, body temperature, and hunger.

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Which lobe is responsible for processing hearing?

Back

The Temporal Lobe is responsible for processing hearing and is also involved in memory and emotion.

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What does the Parietal Lobe do?

Back

The Parietal Lobe processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, and pain.

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What is the Corpus Callosum?

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The Corpus Callosum is a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, allowing communication between them.

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What is the function of the Amygdala?

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The Amygdala is involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure.

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What is the Cerebrum?

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The Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.

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What is the Limbic System?

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The Limbic System is a group of structures in the brain that deal with emotions and memory.