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Brain Structures

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which brain structure controls our heart rate while we exercise?

a)

medulla

b)

cerebellum

c)

pons

d)

thalamus

e)

reticular formation

2.

Which part of the brain stem merges into the spinal cord?

a)

Midbrain

b)

Pons

c)

Medulla oblongata

3.

Identify the area of the brain highlighted.

a)

Brain stem

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Spine

d)

Medulla oblongata

4.

Identify the part of the brain highlighted in the image

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Brain stem

d)

Hypothalamus

5.
Controls heartbeat and breathing
a)
Pons
b)

Medulla Oblongata

c)
Cerebellum
d)
Thalamus
6.
Regulates your hunger, thirst, body temperature
a)
hypothalamus
b)
Cerebrum
c)
Amygdala
d)
reticular formation
7.

Relay center for sensory impulses to cerebral cortex. Also involved in memory.

a)

Thalamus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Limbic system

d)

Midbrain

8.
what controls your balance ?!
a)
thalamus 
b)
cerebellum
c)
basal ganglia
d)
frontal lobes
9.

Shelton fell off of a ladder while cleaning the windows. He can not stand up without assistance and is unable to catch a ball. Which is the most likely affected part of the brain?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebral Cortex

d)

Corpus Callosum

10.

Shelton fell off of a ladder while cleaning the windows. He can not stand up without assistance and is unable to catch a ball. Which is the most likely affected part of the brain?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebral Cortex

d)

Corpus Callosum

11.

The network of structures involved in emotion, motivation, and memory is the

a)

limbic system

b)

pons

c)

corpus callosum

d)

occipital lobe

e)

parietal lobe

12.
This part is known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements.  
a)
Thalamus
b)
Reticular Formation
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Cerebellum
13.

When your teacher says your name, you're on high alert! Which brain structure activates this arousal?

a)

cerebellum

b)

hypothalamus

c)

pons

d)

reticular formation

e)

amygdala

14.

This part of the brain controls the endocrine system.

a)

Hypothalamus

b)

Cerebral Cortex

c)

Hippocampus

d)

Thalamus

15.

 Brain’s sensory switchboard, receiving & relaying sensory information except for smell.

a)

Auditory Cortex

b)

Thalamus

c)

Occipital Lobe

d)

Hypothalamus

16.

The most primitive part of the brain

a)

cerebral cortex

b)

brainstem

c)

hippocampus

d)

hypothalamus

17.

When you met me on Tuesday or Wednesday, which brain structure helped you make that memory?

a)

amygdala

b)

hypothalamus

c)

thalamus

d)

hippocampus

e)

medulla

18.

After going for a run, you sweat as a way to cool yourself down. Which brain structure helps you regulate your body temperature?

a)

hippocampus

b)

thalamus

c)

medulla

d)

cerebellum

e)

hypothalamus

19.

Which stores all of your experiences and everything you learn?

a)

Prefrontal Cortex

b)

Hippocampus

c)

Amygdala

d)

Medulla

20.

What part of your brain is responsible for your fight, flight or freeze reaction when it senses you are in danger?

a)

Prefrontal Cortex

b)

Hippocampus

c)

Amygdala

d)

Corpus Callosum