Module 1: Brain Facts & Organization

Front

What is the oldest and deepest area of the brain?

Back

Brain Stem

Front

These brain lobes is called the executive control center or rational center.

Back

Frontal Lobes

Front

This is Greek for "inner chamber."

Back

The Thalamus

Front

All incoming sensory information (except smell) goes to the _____ first before being directed to other parts of the brain for additional processing.

Back

The Thalamus

Front

This part of the brain monitors the internal systems to maintain homeostasis and moderates body functions like sleep, body temperature, food intake, and liquid intake.

Back

Hypothalamus

Front

This is attached to the hippocampus, and it plays an important role in emotions, especially fear.

Back

Amygdala

Front

This is a soft, jellylike mass that represents nearly 80% of the brain by weight.

Back

Cerebrum

Front

This area of the brain coordinates movement.

Back

Cerebellum

Front

This part of the brain plays a major role in consolidating learning and in converting information from working memory via electrical signals to the long-term storage regions.

Back

Hippocampus

Front

The ______ houses the reticular activating system (RAS), which is responsible for the brain's alertness.

Back

Brain Stem