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Parts of the brain and their functions

Authored by Debbie Boyer

Science

5th Grade

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Parts of the brain and their functions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part of the brain is responsible for thinking and voluntary movements?

thalamus

cerebrum

brainstem

cerebellum

Answer explanation

The cerebrum is responsible for thinking and voluntary movements in the brain.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain is in charge of coordination and balance?

Thalamus

Cerebellum

Frontal lobe

Hippocampus

Answer explanation

The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance in the brain.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain controls basic life functions like breathing and heart rate?

Brainstem

Frontal lobe

Hippocampus

Cerebellum

Answer explanation

The brainstem controls basic life functions like breathing and heart rate, making it the correct choice.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The frontal lobe of the brain is associated with which function?

Auditory processing, taste perception, and smell recognition

Decision making, problem solving, emotions, and voluntary movement

Motor skills, balance, and coordination

Memory storage, language comprehension, and visual processing

Answer explanation

The frontal lobe of the brain is associated with decision making, problem solving, emotions, and voluntary movement.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the occipital lobe?

Motor control

Auditory processing

Language comprehension

Visual processing

Answer explanation

The main function of the occipital lobe is visual processing, which involves interpreting and making sense of visual information received from the eyes.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain is responsible for memory and hearing?

Frontal Lobe

Occipital Lobe and Cerebellum

Parietal Lobe and Brainstem

Temporal Lobe

Answer explanation

The Temporal Lobe is responsible for memory and hearing functions in the brain.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest part of the brain?

Cerebrum

Occipital lobe

Brainstem

Cerebellum

Answer explanation

The largest part of the brain is the Cerebrum, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.

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