Brain Part Functions

Front

What part of the brain is responsible for sensing touch, pressure, vibration, pain, temperature, and taste?

Back

Sensory cortex

Front

Which brain structure receives information about smells from the nose and sends it to the brain?

Back

Olfactory bulbs/tracts

Front

What part of the brain is responsible for visual perception and involved in some forms of visual, short-term memory?

Back

Occipital lobes

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for all reasoning, planning, memory, and sensory processing?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

What structure receives visual stimuli from the eyes and relays this information to the visual cortex in the occipital lobe?

Back

Optic nerves and chiasm

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?

Back

The cerebellum is responsible for coordination, balance, and fine motor skills.

Front

What is the role of the temporal lobes in the brain?

Back

The temporal lobes are involved in processing auditory information and are important for memory and emotion.

Front

What is the primary function of the motor cortex?

Back

The motor cortex is responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Front

What is the function of the corpus callosum?

Back

The corpus callosum connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, allowing communication between them.

Front

What is the role of the parietal lobes in sensory processing?

Back

The parietal lobes integrate sensory information from various modalities, including touch and spatial awareness.