Brain Structure and Function

This part of the brain is located directly behind the brain stem. It coordinates movement and helps with performance and motor tasks (Sousa, 2017, p. 21).

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Axon

The ________ is known as the executive control center and deals with planning and thinking (Sousa, 2017, p.16).

• Occipital Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

• Frontal Lobe

Why do you think the amygdala is an important part of the human brain?

This part of the brain monitors and controls your heartbeat, respiration, body temperature, and digestion (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Corpus Callosum

• Brain Stem

• Astrocyte

The ___________ monitors the internal systems to make sure they are functioning properly. This part of the brain moderates sleep, body temperature, and food/drink intake (Sousa, 2017, p.18).

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebrum

• Dendrite

• Thalamus

What is the role of the cerebrum?

Which of the following best describes the thalamus?

• A star-shaped glial cell that regulates neuron signaling.

• Greek word for "sea horse" because of its shape.

• Where all incoming sensory information (except smell) goes to.

• Plays an important role in emotions, especially fear.

The part of the brain that consolidates learning and converts information in the working memory to long-term storage is called the ___________ (Sousa, 2017, p.18).