Exploring the Brain

What is the largest part of the human brain?

• brainstem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• amygdala

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing emotions?

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Frontal lobe

• Amygdala

What is the function of the cerebellum?

• Regulating body temperature

• Coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture

• Digesting food

• Filtering blood

Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward?

• dopamine

• endorphins

• acetylcholine

• serotonin

What is the purpose of the blood-brain barrier?

• To aid in digestion

• To enhance muscle growth

• To protect the brain from harmful substances

• To regulate body temperature

What is the role of the hippocampus in the brain?

• The hippocampus produces insulin

• The hippocampus plays a crucial role in memory formation and storage.

• The hippocampus regulates body temperature

• The hippocampus controls breathing

What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

• Control heart rate

• Control voluntary movement, decision making, problem solving, and emotions

• Regulate body temperature

• Process visual information

What is the term for the communication junction between two neurons?

• synapse

• axon

• nucleus

• dendrite

What is the main function of the occipital lobe?

• Process visual information

• Process auditory information

• Regulate heart rate

• Control body temperature

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

• hippocampus

• thalamus

• cerebellum

• brainstem