Parts of the Brain and Their Functions

Front

associated with executive functions – that is, planning, decision-making, and speech

Back

Frontal Lobe

Front

associated with visual processing

Back

Occipital Lobe

Front

the largest part of the human brain, associated with higher brain function such as thought and action

Back

cerebral cortex

Front

associated with perception of stimuli

Back

Parietal Lobe

Front

associated with auditory processing and memory

Back

Temporal Lobe

Front

responsible for regulating life functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure

Back

Brain Stem

Front

plays a key role in balance and motor function, including speech production

Back

cerebellum

Front

responsible for short-term & long-term memory

Back

temporal lobe

Front

involved in homeostasis, emotion, thirst, hunger, sleep/awake rhythms, and control of the autonomic nervous system. In addition, it controls the pituitary gland

Back

hypothalmaus

Front

The cerebrum is divided into four sections, called

Back

lobes