Brain Area Functions

The ____________________ controls movement and has more neurons than the rest of the brain combined.

The frontal lobe is involved in which activities?

• rational thinking

• digestion

• planning

• breathing

• personality

The brain stem handles which functions?

• language

• alertness

• vital body functions

• personality

• hearing

The ________________________________ is the emotional center of the brain.

Which structure is not part of the limbic system?

• hypothalamus

• amygdala

• cerebellum

• thalamus

• hippocampus

The __________________________ is nicknamed the "reptilian brain" because it is the oldest structure in the brain.

Which items are true about the thalamus?

• all sensory information except smell is received here first

• it is involved in many cognitive activities

• it accounts for 10% of the total brain mass

• all sensory information ends up here

• it receives signals from the cerebrum and cerebellum

Which are true about the amygdala?

• it plays a major role in learning

• is linked with emotion in long-term memory

• it drives the sleep cycle, appetite, and digestion

• it helps regulate interactions with the environment that can affect survival

• it has in important role in emotions

The hippocampus is capable of _________________________, the creation of new neurons, into adulthood.

Which is NOT something that the hippocampus does?

• controls motor function and receives sensory information

• converts learning to long-term memories

• helps create meaning

• checks new information against stored information