ED837OA Brain Structure and Function

This is the oldest and deepest area of the brain, where vital body functions are controlled.

• Amygdala

• Brain Stem

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

Amygdala is Greek for " (a)   " because of its shape and size.

The amygdala plays an important role in...

• body functions

• recalling facts

• emotions

• homeostasis

This area of the brain contains more neurons than all the rest of the brain put together.

• brain stem

• thalamus

• hippocampus

• cerebellum

The (a)   coordinates movement and is important for doing complex motor tasks.

This area of the brain converts information from working memory to long-term storage.

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

• cerebrum

• thalamus

The hypothalamus monitors (a)   systems to maintain homeostasis.

This area of the brain is nestled right below the thalamus.

• amygdala

• hypothalamus

• hippocampus

• cerebellum

What "sea horse" shaped area of the brain is this?

• amygdala

• cerebrum

• hypothalamus

• hippocampus

All incoming sensory information (except smell) goes to this area of the brain first.

• brain stem

• thalamus

• cerebellum

• frontal lobe