Vocabulary of the Brain

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

• Cerebellum

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

What is the primary function of the hippocampus?

• Regulating emotions

• Processing memories

• Controlling movement

• Interpreting sounds

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in mood regulation?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• GABA

• Acetylcholine

What is the role of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?

• Protecting neurons from damage

• Speeding up electrical impulses

• Producing neurotransmitters

• Connecting neurons

Which part of the brain is associated with balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

What is the function of the amygdala in the brain?

• Regulating heart rate

• Processing emotions

• Controlling voluntary movements

• Interpreting language

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for decision making and problem solving?

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What is the main function of the thalamus?

• Relaying sensory information

• Regulating sleep

• Controlling hunger

• Balancing hormones

Which part of the brain is involved in speech production?

• Broca's area

• Wernicke's area

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

What is the primary role of the brainstem?

• Regulating basic life functions

• Processing visual information

• Storing memories

• Interpreting language

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