WorksheetsED837OA Brain Structure and Function
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
This is the oldest and deepest area of the brain, where vital body functions are controlled.
Amygdala
Brain Stem
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Amygdala is Greek for " (a) " because of its shape and size.
The amygdala plays an important role in...
body functions
recalling facts
emotions
homeostasis
This area of the brain contains more neurons than all the rest of the brain put together.
brain stem
thalamus
hippocampus
cerebellum
The (a) coordinates movement and is important for doing complex motor tasks.
This area of the brain converts information from working memory to long-term storage.
hippocampus
hypothalamus
cerebrum
thalamus
The hypothalamus monitors (a) systems to maintain homeostasis.
This area of the brain is nestled right below the thalamus.
amygdala
hypothalamus
hippocampus
cerebellum
What "sea horse" shaped area of the brain is this?
amygdala
cerebrum
hypothalamus
hippocampus
All incoming sensory information (except smell) goes to this area of the brain first.
brain stem
thalamus
cerebellum
frontal lobe
What area of the brain is is shown here (just behind the forehead)?
(a)
This jellylike mass makes up nearly 80% of the brain by weight.
hippocampus
frontal lobe
cerebellum
cerebrum
Thinking, memory, speech, and muscular movement are controlled by areas in the (a) .
This area of the brain is Greek for "inner chamber".
amygdala
frontal lobe
thalamus
cerebrum
This area of the brain is called the executive control center, and deals with planning and thinking.
brain stem
cerebrum
hypothalalmus
frontal lobe
This area of the brain houses the reticular activating system (RAS).
thalamus
frontal lobe
hippocampus
brain stem
