Brain Structure and Function Quiz

What is the structure at the bottom of the brain called?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Brainstem

• Cerebrum

What is the function of the brainstem?

• Motor control

• Sensation

• Integration

• Maintaining basic needs

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Which part of the brain is responsible for motor control and motor memory?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebrum

What is the function of the thalamus?

• Maintaining body temperature

• Sorting and sending information

• Motor control

• Vision

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What is the function of the hypothalamus?

• Maintaining body temperature

• Sorting and sending information

• Motor control

• Vision

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What is the structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

• Corpus Callosum

• Basal Ganglia

• Cerebral Cortex

• Medulla Oblongata

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for executive functions?

• Frontal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

What is the function of the parietal lobe?

• Motor control

• Sensation

• Integration

• Vision

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Which lobe of the brain is responsible for vision?

• Frontal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

What is the function of the temporal lobe?

• Language and hearing

• Motor control

• Sensation

• Vision

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