Brain Anatomy

What is the largest part of the brain?

• cerebrum

• hippocampus

• brainstem

• cerebellum

Which part of the brain controls voluntary movements and coordination?

• cerebellum

• cortex

• thalamus

• hippocampus

What is the main function of the cerebral cortex?

• Regulating body temperature and heart rate.

• Processing sensory information and performing higher cognitive functions.

• Producing hormones and controlling metabolism.

• Filtering waste products and maintaining fluid balance.

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?

• cerebellum

• hippocampus

• medulla oblongata

• thalamus

What is the function of the cerebellum?

• The function of the cerebellum is to regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

• The function of the cerebellum is to coordinate voluntary movements, maintain posture, and balance.

• The function of the cerebellum is to process visual information and generate visual perception.

• The function of the cerebellum is to produce and secrete hormones.

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information?

• cerebral cortex

• medulla oblongata

• hippocampus

• cerebellum

What are the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?

• frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and cerebellum

• frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, and cerebellum

• frontal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, and cerebellum

• frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe

Which part of the brain is often referred to as the 'little brain'?

• medulla oblongata

• cerebrum

• hippocampus

• cerebellum

What is the function of the brainstem?

• The function of the brainstem is to control basic functions necessary for survival.

• The function of the brainstem is to produce hormones.

• The function of the brainstem is to process visual information.

• The function of the brainstem is to regulate body temperature.

Which part of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as thinking and problem-solving?

• prefrontal cortex

• hippocampus

• medulla oblongata

• cerebellum