The Areas of the Brain

This part of the brain plays a vital role in the recollection of facts, objects, and places. (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

• hypothalamus

• amygdala

• hippocampus

• thalamus

If your body is in its normal state, homeostasis, it's because this area of the brain is monitoring the internal systems to keep it so. (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

• brain stem

• amygdala

• cerebrum

• hypothalamus

The thalamus comes from the Greek and means ___________ __________. (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).

• brave one

• inner chamber

• limbic system

• normal state

This section of the brain (Latin for little brain) is a structure made up of two hemispheres and contains more neurons than the rest of the brain. (Sousa, 2017, p. 21).

• cerebellum

• hippocampus

• amygdala

• cerebrum

Referred to as the brain's gray matter, the cerebrum controls (select all that apply). (Sousa, 2017, p. 20)

• muscular movement

• thinking

• memory

• sleep

• speech

This almond shaped structure is attached to the end of the hippocampus and plays an important role in emotions, especially fear. (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

• cerebellum

• amygdala

• thalamus

• hypothalamus

Vital bodily functions such as heartbeat, respiration, body temperature, and digestion are monitored or controlled in this area of the brain. (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).

• brain stem

• amygdala

• cerebrum

• all of the above

True or False

Damage to the frontal lobe could cause dramatic behavior and personality changes in an individual. (Sousa, 2017, p. 17).

• True

• False

True or False

Once neurons in the hippocampus are destroyed, they are lost forever, resulting in memory diseases such as Alzheimer's. (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

• True

• False

The brain stem is the oldest and deepest area of the brain and is often referred to as the ____________ brain. (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).

• mammalian

• amphibian

• aviary

• reptilian