Brain Review

Cerebrum – Largest part of the brain; responsible for _____________________________. Contains grey matter (thinking) and white matter (connections).

• coordinating balance and posture

• regulating heartbeat and breathing

• thinking, voluntary actions, higher brain functions (e.g., reasoning, planning, problem-solving)

• controlling reflex actions only

Cerebellum – Located under the cerebrum; controls _____________________________ and _____________________________.

• balance, coordination

• breathing, digestion

• memory, speech

• vision, hearing

Brainstem – Connects brain to spinal cord; regulates automatic functions such as _____________________________, _____________________________, and _____________________________.

• taste, smell, touch, sight

• memory, vision, speech, hearing

• walking, running, jumping, swimming

• breathing, heart rate, digestion, blood pressure

Directions: Use the diagrams provided to label and color different parts of the brain. Label the part of the brain indicated at the top of the diagram.

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla Oblongata

• Pons

Label the part of the brain indicated at the lower left of the diagram.

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Thalamus

Label the part of the brain indicated at the lower right of the diagram.

• Cerebellum

• Medulla Oblongata

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

The brain has two halves: ____________________ and ____________________.

• Medulla and Pons

• Cerebrum and Cerebellum

• Frontal Lobe and Occipital Lobe

• Left Hemisphere and Right Hemisphere

Left Hemisphere: specializes in ____________________.

• language

• spatial awareness

• musical ability

• emotional processing

Right Hemisphere: specializes in ____________________.

• language production

• spatial abilities

• mathematical calculations

• verbal reasoning

Frontal Lobe – involved in ____________________ and ____________________.

• planning and movement

• hearing and balance

• vision and color perception

• taste and smell