Main Parts and functions of the Brain

What do you call the part of the brain that relays sensory and motor impulses to cortex?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brainstem

• thalamus

What is the part of brainstem controls breathing?

• pons

• medulla oblongata

• hypothalamus

• pineal gland

The part of the brain that makes us feel pleasure, and motivates us to repeat certain behaviors.

• Pituitary gland

• Pineal galnd

• Hypothalamus

• Lymbic system

Why does pituitary consider as the "master gland"?

• It secretes all the hormones which are needed for all body functions.

• It secretes all the hormones needed for the brain function.

• It secretes hormones for childbirth.

• It secretes growth hormones.

How many cranial nerves do we have?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

It is the largest part of the brain.

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• thalamus

• brainstem

What region of cerebral cortex helps your eyes to see and recognize shapes and color?

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

If a person has the ability to pay longer attention to teachers compared with the other persons, this part of cerebral cortex is used to concentrating to something. What part of cerebral cortex is this?

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

Part of cerebral cortex that perceives hearing, language and reading.

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

The center of intelligence.

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe