Parts of the Brain Quiz

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling balance and coordination?

• Occipital lobe

• Cerebellum

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

What is the main function of the brainstem?

• Controls muscle movement

• Controls basic life functions

• Stores long-term memories

• Regulates body temperature

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information and initiating movement?

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Frontal lobe

• Amygdala

Which part of the nervous system is protected by the skull?

• Brain

• Peripheral nerves

• Cerebellum

• Spinal cord

What is the main function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

• Transmitting information between the brain and the rest of the body

• Digesting food

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing hormones for the body

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature and producing hormones?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

• Frontal lobe

What is the main function of the cerebellum in the brain?

• Producing hormones

• Regulating body temperature

• Coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture

• Processing visual information

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for supporting and protecting the brain?

• Central nervous system

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Peripheral nervous system

What is the main function of the forebrain in the brain?

• Processing and storing long-term memories

• Higher cognitive functions such as thinking, decision making, and processing sensory information

• Regulating basic survival functions such as breathing and heart rate

• Controlling motor functions such as movement and coordination