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The Areas of the Brain

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

brave one

inner chamber

limbic system

normal state

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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