Structure and function of the 8 areas of the brain

Which part of the brain is attached to the end of the hippocampus?

• amygdala

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

Which part of the brain is the oldest and deepest?

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• frontal lobe

Which part of the brain is located right behind the brain stem, and just below the cerebrum?

• cerebellum

• frontal lobe

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

What is the largest part of the brain, and is pale gray and wrinkled?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

What part of the brain is near the front, right behind the forehead?

• frontal lobe

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

• thalamus

Which part of the brain is located near the base of the limbic system and looks like a seahorse?

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

• thalamus

• cerebellum

Which part of the brain is located just below the thalamus?

• hypothalamus

• hippocampus

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

Which part of the brain is called the "inner chamber?"

• thalamus

• hypothalamus

• amygdala

• frontal lobe

Which part of the brain is responsible for emotion, especially fear?

• amygdala

• frontal lobe

• cerebellum

• brain stem

Which part of the brain is responsible for vital body functions, such as heartbeat and respiration?

• brain stem

• amygdala

• cerebellum

• hippocampus