Exploring the Human Brain Anatomy

What is the oldest and deepest area of the brain?

• Cerebrum

• Brain Stem

• Cerebellum

• Frontal Lobe

Which brain lobe is known as the executive control center or rational center?

• Parietal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Frontal Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

What is the Greek term for "inner chamber" in the brain?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

Where does all incoming sensory information (except smell) go first before being directed to other parts of the brain for additional processing?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Amygdala

Which part of the brain monitors internal systems to maintain homeostasis and moderates body functions like sleep, body temperature, food intake, and liquid intake?

• Cerebrum

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Brain Stem

Which part of the brain is attached to the hippocampus and plays an important role in emotions, especially fear?

• Amygdala

• Thalamus

• Cerebellum

• Frontal Lobe

What is the soft, jellylike mass that represents nearly 80% of the brain by weight?

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

• Cerebrum

• Hypothalamus

Which area of the brain coordinates movement?

• Cerebellum

• Frontal Lobe

• Thalamus

• Amygdala

Which part of the brain plays a major role in consolidating learning and converting information from working memory via electrical signals to the long-term storage regions?

• Hypothalamus

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

• Cerebrum