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

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

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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

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

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

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

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

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The (a)   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