Functions of Major Brain Regions

Which of the following is NOT a brain region?

• cerebral hemisphere

• brain stem

• cerebrum hemisphere

• cerebellum

What is the function of the thalamus?

• relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex

• relays impulses between cerebral motor cortex and lower motor sensors

• regulates and involves memory

• all of the above

What are the functions of the hypothalamus?

• Chief integration center of the ANS

• Regulates body temperature, food intake, water balance, and thirst

• Regulates our hormonal output

• Acts as the endocrine organ.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Name the region.

• Diencephalon

• Brain stem

• Cerebral Hemisphere

• Cerebellum

Name the region.

• Diencephalon

• Cerebral Hemisphere

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

Name the region.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

Name the region.

The PONS relays information from the cerebrum to the ________

The limbic system is a...

• Functional system

• peripheral system

• hypothalamus system

• nervous system

How many brain regions are there?