Brain Facts & Organization

The ___________ is attached at the end of the hippocampus and plays a vital role in regulating emotions (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

The deepest part of the brain that monitors and controls vital body functions such as heartbeat is called the _________ (Sousa, 2017, p 18).

The part of the brain that is responsible for monitoring and coordinating movement is called the _____________ (Sousa, 2017, p. 21).

The _____ accounts for about 80% of the brain and is a soft, jellylike mass (Sousa, 2017, p. 20).

The _______ control problem solving and higher-order thinking. It is not fully operational during adolescence (Sousa, 2017, p. 16).

The part of the brain that has a major role in recalling facts, objects and places is called the ______ (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

The _____ is located under the thalamus and controls the release of hormones to the body (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

Sensory information (expect smell) goes to the ______ before taken to other parts of the brain (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).