CogPsy Lesson 2

Front

brain information can travel up to ___ miles per hour

Back

350 miles

Front

the human brain is divided into three main structures

Back

hindbrain, midbrain, forebrain

Front

the organ in our bodies that most directly controls our thoughts, emotions, and motivations

Back

brain

Front

hindbrain is also called...

Back

rhombencephalon

Front

hindbrain is located at the _____ of the brain.

Back

lower back part

Front

this part of the brain includes most of the brainstem and the cerebellum

Back

hindbrain

Front

this structure connects the brain to the spinal cord and coordinates many vital functions, such as breathing and heartbeat

Back

brainstem

Front

this structure essential to balance, coordination, and muscle tone

Back

cerebellum

Front

this structure is involved in consciousness (sleep and arousal) and with facial nerves

Back

pons

Front

this structure bridges neural transmissions from one part of the brain to another

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pons