Parts of the brain

Front

What part of the brain regulates functions like thirst, appetite, and sleep patterns?

Back

Hypothalamus

Front

Which lobe of the brain receives and processes visual information?

Back

Occipital Lobe

Front

What is the function of the frontal lobe?

Back

The frontal lobe is involved in reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

Front

Which lobe processes hearing and is involved in memory retrieval?

Back

Temporal Lobe

Front

What is the role of the parietal lobe?

Back

The parietal lobe processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Front

What does the thalamus do?

Back

The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance and posture.

Front

What is the brainstem responsible for?

Back

The brainstem controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

Front

What is the limbic system associated with?

Back

The limbic system is associated with emotions, memory, and motivation.

Front

What is the corpus callosum?

Back

The corpus callosum is a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.