Brain parts and functions flashcards

Cerebrum

Largest part, responsible for higher brain functions: thought, action, and emotion.

Function of the Cerebellum

Coordinates movement and balance, helps with motor control.

True or false: The brain stem controls breathing.

True, because it regulates vital functions like heartbeat and breathing.

Difference between the left and right hemisphere

Left: logical, analytical. Right: creative, intuitive.

Frontal Lobe

Involved in decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

What is the function of the Parietal Lobe?

Processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Occipital Lobe

Main center for visual processing and interpreting visual information.

Fill in the blank: The ______________ is crucial for memory formation.

hippocampus.

Which part is known as the 'reptilian brain'?

The brain stem, controlling basic survival functions.

Thalamus

Acts as a relay station for sensory signals to the cerebral cortex.

True or false: The Amygdala is responsible for emotional responses.

True, because it plays a key role in processing emotions.

Function of the Corpus Callosum

Connects the left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.

Which structure is responsible for regulating sleep?

The hypothalamus, as it controls circadian rhythms.

Difference between short-term and long-term memory

Short-term: briefly holds information. Long-term: stores information for a longer duration.

What does the Insula do?

Involved in perception, emotion, and self-awareness.

Brain Plasticity

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.