Unit 3: Biology/Sensation and Perception Study Guide

The Brainstem is responsible for which of the following functions?

• Regulating heart rate and breathing

• Processing visual information

• Controlling voluntary movements

• Interpreting sensory information

The function of the Cerebellum is to:

• Control voluntary movements

• Regulate emotions

• Process visual information

• Coordinate balance and posture

The function of the Frontal Lobe is to:

• Control voluntary movements and cognitive functions

• Regulate heart rate and breathing

• Process auditory information

• Coordinate balance and posture

The Parietal Lobe is responsible for which of the following functions?

• Processing sensory information

• Regulating emotions

• Controlling heart rate

• Coordinating movement

The function of the Occipital Lobe is primarily related to:

• Vision processing

• Hearing

• Memory

• Motor skills

The function of the Temporal Lobe is to:

• Process auditory information

• Regulate heart rate

• Control voluntary movements

• Coordinate balance and posture

The Thalamus is responsible for:

• Regulating sleep and wakefulness

• Processing sensory information

• Controlling voluntary movements

• Managing emotional responses

The function of the Hippocampus is to:

• Regulate heart rate

• Process memories

• Control muscle movements

• Manage digestion

An MRI shows what is happening in the brain by:

• Using magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images

• Measuring electrical activity directly

• Injecting a radioactive tracer

• Using sound waves to produce images

What can we learn from a CT Scan?

• Detailed images of internal organs

• Weather forecast

• Cooking recipes

• Historical events