Regions of the Brain Revision Unit 1 VCE Psych

This part of the brain is located between the Hindbrain and Forebrain

• Thalamus

• Frontal Lobe

• Midbrain

• Motor Complex

• Cerebellum
• Brain Stem
• Occipital Lobe
• Temporal Lobe

What is the bundle of axons that connect left & right cerebral hemispheres called?

• Midbrain

• Cerebellum

• Corpus Callosum

• Cerebrum

Which part of the brain is responsible for involuntary actions?

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

• Forebrain

• Parietal lobe

The cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata are part of which section of the brain?

• Forebrain

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

(BLANK) is an area of the brain near to the brainstem that controls motor movements (muscle activity).

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

• Anterior

• Posterior

(BLANK) connects the upper brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic responses.

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Anterior

• Posterior

What is the function of a PET (positron emission tomography)?

• used to amplify recordings of waves of electrical activity; measured by electrodes placed on scalp.

• Visual display of brain activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose  goes while the brain performs a given task.

•  Reveals blood flow and therefore, brain activity by comparing successive MRI scans. Shows structure too.

• Visual display of brain activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose  goes while the brain performs a given task.

Answer explanation

Think about how the words radiation (radioactive) and emissions go hand and hand.

(Note: you do NOT have to have the chart provided here memorized; I am just using this as an example)

What is the function of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)?

• Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer - generated  images of soft tissue.

• Used to amplify recordings of waves of electrical activity; measured by electrodes placed on scalp.

• Visual display of brain activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose  goes while the brain performs a given task.

•  Reveals blood flow and therefore, brain activity by comparing successive MRI scans. Shows structure too.

Answer explanation

Think radio relating to resonance as the definition of resonance has to do with vibrations induced by sound waves.

Note: to differentiate from the use of an fMRI Think the following:

MRI = examines structure

fMRI = examines the functioning of the brain through blood flow

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What is the function of an fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging)?

• Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer - generated  images of soft tissue.

• Reveals blood flow and therefore, brain activity by comparing successive MRI scans. Shows structure too.

• Brain-imaging technique measuring magnetic fields natural electrical activity.

• Used to amplify recordings of waves of electrical activity; measured by electrodes placed on scalp.

Answer explanation

Think MRI = general examination of structure

fMRI = examination of functioning through blood flow