pyschology Flashcards
(24 cards)
What are the three main divisions of the brain?
Hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain.
True or False: The pons is part of the hindbrain.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for regulating body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
hypothalamus.
What is the main function of the thalamus?
To relay sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex.
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for higher cognitive functions such as decision making?
Frontal lobe.
Multiple choice: Which structure is NOT part of the forebrain? A) Cerebrum B) Pons C) Hypothalamus
B) Pons.
What is the primary function of the cerebellum?
To coordinate voluntary movements and maintain posture and balance.
True or False: The midbrain is involved in visual and auditory processing.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ lobe is associated with processing sensory information related to touch.
parietal.
What are the two main parts of the hindbrain?
Cerebellum and brainstem (which includes the pons and medulla oblongata).
Multiple choice: Which of the following structures is part of the midbrain? A) Medulla oblongata B) Superior colliculus C) Amygdala
B) Superior colliculus.
What is the role of the pons in the brain?
To act as a bridge between different parts of the nervous system and regulate sleep and arousal.
True or False: The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in the endocrine system.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is involved in emotional responses and memory.
cerebrum.
What is the function of the frontal lobe?
It is involved in reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.
Multiple choice: Which structure acts as a relay station for sensory information? A) Cerebellum B) Thalamus C) Pons
B) Thalamus.
What part of the brain is primarily responsible for motor control?
The frontal lobe.
True or False: The parietal lobe is responsible for visual processing.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for regulating autonomic functions such as heart rate and breathing.
medulla oblongata.
What is the primary function of the cerebrum?
To integrate sensory input and coordinate voluntary activity.
Multiple choice: Which lobe is located at the back of the brain? A) Temporal B) Occipital C) Frontal
B) Occipital.
What is the role of the midbrain in the nervous system?
To process auditory and visual information and help regulate movement.
True or False: The hypothalamus is involved in the regulation of sleep cycles.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ lobe is located at the top of the brain and processes sensory information.
parietal.
