Quiz#3: Brain Structure

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for higher cognitive functions such as thinking, reasoning, and decision-making?

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Cerebrum

• Limbic System

The structure that plays a critical role in the formation of new memories is the:

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

• Medulla Oblongata

Which part of the brain regulates vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing?

• Pons

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebral Cortex

• Medulla Oblongata

The cerebral cortex is responsible for:

• Regulating emotions

• Motor coordination

• Complex mental processes like sensory perception and decision-making

• Controlling involuntary actions

Which structure is part of the limbic system and is involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression?

• Thalamus

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Pons

The cerebellum is primarily responsible for:

• • Regulating body temperature

• Coordinating voluntary movements and balance

• Controlling breathing and heart rate

• Processing sensory information

Which brain structure acts as a relay station for sensory information before it is sent to the cerebral cortex?

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

• Midbrain

• Hippocampus

The hypothalamus is crucial for maintaining homeostasis by regulating:

• Emotions and memory

• Sensory processing

• Bodily functions such as hunger, thirst, and temperature

• Voluntary motor activities

Which part of the brain is the gateway for controlling voluntary movements?

• Cerebellum

• Pons

• Motor Cortex (part of the Cerebral Cortex)

• Brainstem

Damage to which part of the brain would most likely result in difficulty maintaining balance and coordinating movements?

• Hippocampus

• Medulla Oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala