Brain Parts Quiz

Which part of the cerebrum is associated primarily with perception, recognition of sounds, and memory?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What is the function of the corpus callosum?

• Regulates homeostasis

• Filters sensory information

• Coordinates the nervous and endocrine system

• Transfers information between hemispheres

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating large movements and balance?

• Diencephalon

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

What is the function of the limbic system in the brain?

• Regulates voluntary movements

• Deals with emotions

• Filters sensory information

• Recognizes and processes visual stimuli

Which part of the cerebrum is associated with reasoning, planning, and problem solving?

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?

• Regulates homeostasis

• Transfers information between hemispheres

• Filters sensory information

• Coordinates the nervous and endocrine system

Which part of the brainstem helps with REM sleep?

• Medulla Oblongata

• Pons

• Midbrain

• Thalamus

What is the function of the thalamus in the brain?

• Regulates homeostasis

• Filters sensory information

• Recognizes and processes visual stimuli

• Coordinates the nervous and endocrine system

Which part of the cerebrum is responsible for recognizing and processing visual stimuli?

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?

• Coordinates large movements and balance

• Transfers information between hemispheres

• Regulates homeostasis

• Filters sensory information