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ED837OA Brain Structure and Function

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

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1.

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

a)

Amygdala

b)

Brain Stem

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Cerebrum

2.

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

3.

The amygdala plays an important role in...

a)

body functions

b)

recalling facts

c)

emotions

d)

homeostasis

4.

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

a)

brain stem

b)

thalamus

c)

hippocampus

d)

cerebellum

5.

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

6.

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

a)

hippocampus

b)

hypothalamus

c)

cerebrum

d)

thalamus

7.

The hypothalamus monitors (a)   systems to maintain homeostasis.

8.

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

a)

amygdala

b)

hypothalamus

c)

hippocampus

d)

cerebellum

9.

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

a)

amygdala

b)

cerebrum

c)

hypothalamus

d)

hippocampus

10.

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

a)

brain stem

b)

thalamus

c)

cerebellum

d)

frontal lobe

11.

What area of the brain is is shown here (just behind the forehead)?

(a)  

12.

This jellylike mass makes up nearly 80% of the brain by weight.

a)

hippocampus

b)

frontal lobe

c)

cerebellum

d)

cerebrum

13.

Thinking, memory, speech, and muscular movement are controlled by areas in the (a)   .

14.

This area of the brain is Greek for "inner chamber".

a)

amygdala

b)

frontal lobe

c)

thalamus

d)

cerebrum

15.

This area of the brain is called the executive control center, and deals with planning and thinking.

a)

brain stem

b)

cerebrum

c)

hypothalalmus

d)

frontal lobe

16.

This area of the brain houses the reticular activating system (RAS).

a)

thalamus

b)

frontal lobe

c)

hippocampus

d)

brain stem