If your body is in its normal state, homeostasis, it's because this area of the brain is monitoring the internal systems to keep it so. (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

The thalamus comes from the Greek and means ___________ __________. (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).

This section of the brain (Latin for little brain) is a structure made up of two hemispheres and contains more neurons than the rest of the brain. (Sousa, 2017, p. 21).

Referred to as the brain's gray matter, the cerebrum controls (select all that apply). (Sousa, 2017, p. 20)

This almond shaped structure is attached to the end of the hippocampus and plays an important role in emotions, especially fear. (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

Vital bodily functions such as heartbeat, respiration, body temperature, and digestion are monitored or controlled in this area of the brain. (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).

True or False

Damage to the frontal lobe could cause dramatic behavior and personality changes in an individual. (Sousa, 2017, p. 17).

True or False

Once neurons in the hippocampus are destroyed, they are lost forever, resulting in memory diseases such as Alzheimer's. (Sousa, 2017, p. 19).

The brain stem is the oldest and deepest area of the brain and is often referred to as the ____________ brain. (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).

All sensory information that comes into the brain first goes to the _________________, with the exception of _____________. (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).