Areas of the Brain

This part of the brain coordinates movement and balance.

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrtonal Cortex

What is this part of the brain?

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

What does the amygdala do?

• Controls emotion

• Makes you speak and think

• Makes decisions

• Stores information

• Coordinates movement and balance

What does the hippocampus do?

• Controls emotion

• Stores information

• Makes you think and speak

• Makes decisions

• Coordinates balance and movement

The function of the thalamus is

• a balance center

• a thermostat

• a relay station to other brain parts

• to regulate sleep

Where are vital body functions controlled?

• Hypothalamus

• Brain Stem

• Cerebrum

• Frontal lobe

The ______________ is the largest part of the brain

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex

The Prefrontal Cortex is a tightly packed group of cells located in the center of your brain.

• True

• False

The area of the brain that regulates hunger, thirst and other drives.

• thalamus

• hypothalamus

• amygdala

• cerebellum

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