Brain and Neurotransmitters (psych elective)

The brain structure that controls the body's endocrine system

• thalamus

• pituitary

• hippocampus

• cerebellum

It's located in the occipital lobe and processes our sight

• corpus callosum

• auditory cortex

• hippocampus

• primary visual cortex

It is the primary passage for information between the brain's two cerebral hemispheres

• hippocampus

• corpus callosum

• Wernicke's area

• amygdala

It is the brain structure that interprets speech. It allows us to understand language.

• Broca's area

• Wernicke's area

• auditory cortex

• hypothalamus

It regulates our hunger, thirst and body temperature. It also is involved in our nurturing and bonding emotions.

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

• medulla

• thalamus

All of the information from our senses (except smell) go to our __________ and then are sorted and sent to other specific brain structures to be interpreted.

• Wernicke's area

• Broca's area

• hypothalamus

• thalamus

It enables us to express ourselves in language

• Broca's area

• Wernicke's area

• amygdala

• cerebellum

It is responsible for our anxiety, aggression, anger, and fear

• hippocampus

• amygdala

• thalamus

• hypothalamus

It is the last part of our brain to develop. It regulates our emotions, helps us make rational decisions and plan ahead.

• frontal cerebral cortex

• parietal cortex

• auditory cortex

• cerebellum

It is the brain structure at least partially responsible for our balance, coordination and fine motor control

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• corpus callosum

• cerebral cortex