Brain Areas Structure and Functions

Name the brain area that stores emotional components of memory. (Sousa, 2017)

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Amygdala

• Brain Stem

What is the oldest and deepest area of the brain (also known as the reptilian brain)? (Sousa, 2017)

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Brain Stem

Which area of the brain coordinates movement? (Sousa, 2017)

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

Which part of the brain is the largest area of the brain, representing about 80% of the brain's entire weight? (Sousa, 2017)

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Brain Stem

• Hypothalamus

Name the area of the brain that contains the self-will area and helps determine personality? (Sousa, 2017)

• Hippocampus

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

• Frontal Lobe

Alzheimer's Disease progressively destroys neurons in the Hypothalamus. (Sousa, 2017)

• True

• False

Name the area of the brain that maintains homeostasis. (Sousa, 2017)

• Hypothalamus

• Hippocampus

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

This area of the brain receives all incoming sensory information (except smell). (Sousa, 2017)

• Hypothalamus

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Thalamus