Parts of the Brain

Front

What are the main components of the brain stem?

Back

The brain stem consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.

Front

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for higher order thinking skills?

Back

The frontal lobe is responsible for higher order thinking skills.

Front

What is the chief integration center for the autonomic nervous system in the diencephalon?

Back

The hypothalamus is the chief integration center for the autonomic nervous system.

Front

Which lobe of the brain primarily processes auditory information?

Back

The temporal lobe primarily processes auditory information.

Front

What major part of the brain controls balance and equilibrium?

Back

The cerebellum controls balance and equilibrium.

Front

What is the function of the thalamus?

Back

The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Front

What role does the cerebrum play in the brain?

Back

The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions, including thought, action, and sensory processing.

Front

What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

Back

The medulla oblongata controls vital autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Front

What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?

Back

The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing.

Front

What is the role of the pons in the brain?

Back

The pons serves as a communication bridge between different parts of the brain and regulates sleep.