Nervous System and Regions of Brain

Located under the thalamus, this region of the brain monitors internal systems to maintain the normal state of the body (called homeostasis).

• Cerebrum

• The Amygdala

• The Hypothalmus

• The Brain Stem

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Name the Lobe:

• Frontal

• Parietal

• Occipital

• Temporal

This structure connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum allowing for both sides of brain to communicate.

• Transverse sulcus

• Corpus callosum

• Dura mater

• Pons

Name the structure.

• Medulla

• Occipital lobe

• Cerebellum

• Frontal lobe

Which region of the brain is responsible for balance and fine motor skills?

• Frontal Lobe
• Parietal Lobe
• Cerebellum
• Brain Stem

The four lobes of the brain make up the:

• Cerebellum
• Diencephalon
• Cerebrum
• Brainstem

Vitals, heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure are regulated in this structure.

• Medulla oblongata

• Occipital lobe

• Pons

• Thalamus

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Name the Lobe:

• Frontal

• Parietal

• Occipital

• Temporal

This structure is the brain's relay center for sensory processing.

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Pituitary

• Cerebrum

This structure signals the body to release hormones.

• Pituitary

• Pons

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

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