Brain Area Functions

Definitions and information for this quiz was retrieved from

Sousa, D.A. (2017). How the brain learns (5th ed.) Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.

The _______________ plays an important role in emotions, especially fear. (p.19)

The ______________ monitors and controls vital body functions. (p.18)

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The ______________ is a two-hemisphere structure that coordinates movement. (p.21)

The _____________ is the largest area of the brain where thinking, memory, speech, and muscular movement are controlled. (p.20)

The _______________ is the rational and executive control center of the brain, dealing with planning and thinking. (p.16)

The _______________ plays a major role in consolidating learning and converting information from the working memory to long-term memory. (p.19)

The ________________ monitors internal systems to maintain homeostasis. (p.19)

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The ______________ directs incoming sensory information to other parts of the brain for additional processing. (p.18)

Which area of the brain is often referred to as the reptilian brain, because it is the oldest and deepest area? (p.18)

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• thalamus