Voluntary Movement and Emotions in the Brain

What role does the basal ganglia play in the control of movement?

• It inhibits unwanted movements

• It processes sensory information

• It controls involuntary movements

• It is responsible for memory formation

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for our emotional reactions?

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Basal ganglia

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for executive functions such as decision making?

• Amygdala

• Prefrontal cortex

• Hippocampus

• Medulla

What is the function of the amygdala in emotional significance?

• Transmission of sensory information from the external environment

• Formation of short-term memories

• Early detection system for emotional importance

• Regulation of emotional reactions

What role does the hippocampus play in the brain?

• Regulation of emotional responses

• Formation and consolidation of long-term memories

• Selection of desired movements

• Acquisition and maintenance of motor skills

What is the main function of the prefrontal cortex in shaping emotional behavior?

• Transmission of sensory information from the external environment

• Formation of long-term memories

• Regulation of emotional significance

• Guiding emotional responses and behaviors

Which part of the brain is primarily involved in regulating bodily functions such as hunger and thirst?

• Hippocampus

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

• Basal ganglia

What role does the amygdala play in the brain?

• Control of voluntary movements

• Processing of memory and emotional reactions

• Regulation of body temperature

• Control of sleep and wake cycles

How does the hypothalamus contribute to emotional regulation?

• By controlling motor skills

• By selecting desired movements

• By forming long-term memories

• By regulating emotional responses

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for the regulation of hormones and body temperature?

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

• Medulla Oblongata

• Frontal Lobe