Parts of the Brain and Their Functions

The brain is divided into three major parts. What is the biggest part of the brain?

• brain stem
• cerebrum
• cerebellum
• medulla oblongata

Which part of the human brain controls the muscular coordination of the body?

• cerebrum
• cerebellum
• brain stem
• medulla oblongata

The _______ contains centers for heartbeat, breathing, digestion and blood pressure.

• cerebellum
• amygdala
• cerebrum
• brain stem

The ___ contains emotional control and it is located in the center of the brain

• cerebellum
• diencephalon
• cerebrum
• medulla oblongata

The top of the spinal cord that connects to the brain

• cerebellum
• diencephalon
• cerebrum
• brain stem

Small separate portion of the brain  appendage that sits above the spinal cord

• cerebellum
• diencephalon
• cerebrum
• brain stem

Higher thought processes for learning and memory are primary in the ________.

• medulla oblogata
• cerebellum
• cerebrum
• pons

The brain stem is the most important part of the brain. Which activity is controlled by the brain stem?

• walking
• reading
• food digesting
• memorizing

Brain Stem is largely made of 

• cerebrum
• cerebellum
• limbic system
• medulla oblongata

Controls movements in the mouth to produce language

• brocas
• wernickes