The lower brain structure that controls arousal.

• cerebellum

• reticular formation

• medulla

• thalamus

The function of the thalamus is

• a balance center

• a thermostat

• a relay station to other brain parts

• to regulate sleep

A playful kitty would likely become a vicious beast if this part of the brain was to be stimulated.

• medulla

• thalamus

• hippocampus

• amygdala

Balance and coordination are most associated with the

• thalamus

• frontal cortex

• hippocampus

• cerebellum

If a neurosurgeon were to stimulate your left motor cortex, what would likely happen?

• you would move your right leg

• you would feel tingling on the right side of your body

• you would not be able to speak

• you would lose your memory

Language is most associated with the

• left hemisphere

• right hemisphere

• temporal lobe

• parietal lobe

Logical decision making is processed here.

• occipital lobe

• visual cortex

• frontal lobe

• thalamus

The area of the brain that regulates hunger, thirst and other drives.

• thalamus

• hypothalamus

• amygdala

• cerebellum

One of the older areas of the brain.

• pons

• limbic system

• amygdala

• hippocampus

Very important in sustaining life.

• medulla

• cerebellum

• hippocampus

• frontal cortex