Brain Anatomy and physiology Quiz

Damage to the hippocampus is most likely to impair which function?

• Memory formation

• Balance and coordination

• Visual processing

• Speech production

The primary motor cortex, responsible for voluntary movements, is located in which brain lobe?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

Damage to the frontal lobe of the brain is most likely to affect which aspect of emotional regulation?

• Experiencing fear

• Expressing happiness

• Controlling anger and aggression

• Processing sadness

Which brain structure is associated with the regulation of emotions such as pleasure and reward?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal cortex

• Limbic system

Which brain structure serves as the main control center for regulating heartbeat, breathing, and other life-sustaining functions?

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

The amygdala, located in the temporal lobe, plays a significant role in which aspect of human behavior?

• Language processing

• Emotional responses, especially fear and aggression

• Decision-making

• Visual perception

The neurotransmitter dopamine is heavily involved in the brain's reward system and is produced by neurons in which brain region?

• Hypothalamus

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Ventral tegmental area (VTA)

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for experiencing the sensation of happiness?

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Ventral tegmental area (VTA)

• Corpus callosum

Damage to the prefrontal cortex is most likely to affect which cognitive function?

• Language comprehension

• Decision-making and impulse control

• Visual perception

• Memory retrieval