Module 1: Brain Facts & Organization

The largest part of the brain is called mass. It's pale gray and has a shallow recess on its surface. Most of the voluntary actions that are controlled are carried out in this area.

• amygdala

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• frontal lobe

This monitors the body's internal systems to maintain its normal state. It uses a variety of hormones to control various body functions.

• frontal lobe

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

• thalamus

The deepest part of the brain is referred to as the reptilian brain. It's also the oldest and most primitive part of the vertebrate brain.

• amygdala

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• frontal lobe

the brains sensory switchboard, sensory information is first directed to this area, which sends information to the cerebrum and the cerebellum for processing

• frontal lobe

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

• thalamus

plays an important role in the regulation of emotions. It controls the individuals' interactions with the environment.

• amygdala

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• frontal lobe

The executive control center is a region in the brain that's responsible for planning and thinking. It coordinates higher order thinking and regulating the emotions of the people around us.

• frontal lobe

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

• thalamus

A two hemisphere structure is located below the cerebrum. It is composed of more than 11 percent of the brain's weight and is responsible for controlling movements.

• amygdala

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• frontal lobe

This monitors the body's internal systems to maintain its it stores and processes information from a working memory device. It sends signals to long term storage regions to convert the stored information into long term memories.

• frontal lobe

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

• thalamus