Brain Structures Review

What function does the Wernicke's Area serve for the brain?

This structure of the brain functions as a major processing center for our brain’s hemispheres.

This brain lobe deals with visual perception. It processes all visual information. 

Which of the following interpret's language and can understand speech?

Which of the following parts of the nervous system are not considered periphery?

This Neurotransmitter is responsible for the feelings of hunger and sleep.

This brain structure makes up the lowest part of the Brain Stem. It controls heart and lungs.

The sense of smell pertains to which structure or region of the brain?

Which of the following is not a part of the Endocrine System?

This brain lobe deals with memory storage and processing. It is also the center for smell.

Which of the following is a major responsibility and function of the Frontal Lobe?

This structure in the brain is responsible for coordinating muscles, movements, and balance.

Which brain functions is the Cerebellum known for?

Which part of our peripheral nervous system is responsible for our flight or fight response?

Which lobe of the brain deals with all things visual?

Which brain structure is considered the master of the endocrine system?

This part of the brain is considered the "Master" of the Endocrine System.

Which of the following is NOT a structure of the Limbic System?

This lobe of the brain helps contribute to your personality and behavior.

This area of the brain works with the formation of speech. Actually speaking language.

This structure serves as the control center for the autonomic nervous system.

The structure of the brain serves as a relay station for our Nervous and Endocrine Systems.

This Neurotransmitter plays a role in movement, attention, and emotion.

This part of the Limbic System is responsible for determining where memories will be stored.

Damage to this brain structure might change a person's behaviors or personality.

This part of the neuron helps speed up the cell's ability to relay a message.

This brain structure is responsible for storing and retrieving long term memory.

This Neurotransmitter is considered an inhibitor. It allows are body to calm down.

This aspect of our Nervous System controls our flight or fight response.

This Neurotransmitter is considered the "excitatory" messenger of the body.

The messages transmitted by neurons are done so using this.

This Neurotransmitter enables muscle action, learning, and memory.

Describe the functions of the Hippocampus.

This structure of the brain is considered the center of learning, emotion, and memory.

This brain structure is severed in Split-Brain studies in order to separate the hemispheres.

This part of neural communication is the tiny gap in which messages are sent across.

This part of the neuron is the entry point for messages entering the cell for the first time.

This lobe of the brain is responsible for the interpretation of speech and language.

What are the major functions and responsibilities of the Parietal Lobe?

The Central Nervous System is comprised of these parts...

This brain lobe is responsible for hearing, memory, sequence, and organization.