brain anatomy and function

Thinking, problem solving, "executive functioning," happen here. 

• cerebellum
• cerebrum
• amygdala
• hypothalamus

Found at the posterior base of the cerebrum and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements:

• Thalamus

• Reticular Formation

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

Which letter on the illustration represents the temporal lobe? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which letter on the illustration represents the parietal lobe? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which letter on the illustration represents the occipital lobe? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

Receives sensory information and relays it to the proper part of brain for further processing

• Hypothalamus
• Reticular Formation
• Cerebellum
• Thalamus

Receives sensory input for touch and body position

• Parietal Lobe
• Frontal Lobe
• Occipital Lobe
• Temporal Lobe

Controls hearing, speaking coherently, and comprehension

• Frontal Lobe
• Temporal Lobe
• Occipital Lobe
• Parietal Lobe

Processes visual information

• Frontal Lobe
• Temporal Lobe
• Occipital Lobe
• Parietal Lobe

Controls all endocrine glands and is primary hormone secreting structure in the brain.  Controls the hypothalamus.

• pituitary gland
• pineal gland
• amygdala
• thalamus