The Brain and Its Functions

Which part of the brain is the largest?

• Amygdala

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

Which part of the brain acts as long-term memory storage?

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

• Hippocampus

This part of the brain is the decision maker and helps problem solve and make rational decisions.

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Frontal Lobe

• Thalamus

This part of the brain regulates our survival instincts such as attacking, escaping, and mating.

• Frontal Lobe

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

The amygdala is linked to our...

• problem making skills

• emotions

• memory storage

• vital body functions

Our brain stem monitors and regulates our...

• heartbeat

• memories

• emotions

• All of the above

This part of the brain monitors our internal systems to maintain homeostasis

• Frontal Lobe

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Hippocampus

The only incoming sensory information that does not go through the thalamus is...

• sight

• touch

• taste

• smell

This part of the brain has the most neurons and coordinates movement while creating automation

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

This part of the brain is the biggest and has areas that controls our thinking, memory, speech, and muscular movement

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Frontal Lobe

• Thalamus