The brain: parts & functions

What is the analogy for the thalamus's function in the brain?

• Conductor of an orchestra coordinating movement
• Regulating body temperature like a thermostat
• Traffic cop directing sensory information

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the brain?

• Controlling voluntary movement
• Coordinating movement and balance
• Regulating body temperature

How does the hypothalamus regulate body temperature?

• By controlling voluntary movement
• By processing sensory information
• By triggering sweating when the body is too hot

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate?

• Cerebrum
• Hypothalamus
• Thalamus
• Brain stem

How does the cerebrum control the body?

• By processing sensory information
• By regulating body temperature
• By controlling voluntary movement

What is the overall function of the brain?

• Controlling all bodily functions
• Regulating body temperature
• Coordinating movement and balance

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information and is divided into different lobes with specific functions?

• Thalamus
• Cerebellum
• Cerebrum
• Brain stem