The Brain 100%

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Identify the structures of the hindbrain and describe their functions.
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The three structures of the hindbrain are the medulla, pons, and cerebellum. The medulla is largely responsible for unconscious biological functions such as breathing, heart and blood vessel activity, swallowing, vomiting, sneezing, and coughing. The pons connects the brainstem to the cerebellum and assists in coordination of movement, sleep respiration, appetite, and facial sensations. The cerebellum is the back portion of the brainstem and helps moderating both emotion and coordination of movement and sense of balance. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that organizes sensory input that guides movement.
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The __________ is the main input center for most sensory information. A. forebrain B. cerebrum C. thalamus D. hypothalamus
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c
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Assisting in coordination of movement, sleep, respiration, appetite, and facial sensations are functions of the __________. A. pons B. medulla C. cerebellum D. brainstem
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a
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Compare and contrast the thalamus with the hypothalamus in regards to location, function, and what each helps to regulate.
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The thalamus is the main input for sensory information and aids in emotional processing and arousal functions. It communicates with the cerebrum. It is located in the forebrain between the cerebrum and hypothalamus.
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The __________ communicates with the cerebrum. A. brainstem B. thalamus C. hypothalamus D. forebrain
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b
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Identify the largest part of the forebrain and explain its structure and function.
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The largest part of the forebrain is the cerebrum. It is divided into left and right hemispheres. It contains the cerebral cortex, which is the outermost layer of the brain and what is responsible for information processing. The cerebrum is considered the seat of complex thought and is responsible for the integration of sensory and neural functions.
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A large number of dopamine-releasing neurons are found in the __________. A. brainstem B. hindbrain C. midbrain D. forebrain
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c
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Describe what the processes of the brain allow us to analyze and interact with, and identify the three main functions of the brain.
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Processes in the brain allow individuals to analyze the self and interact with the surrounding environment. Through our brain, we process neural input, coordinate movement, and reflect on our thoughts and behaviors.
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Regulating basic biological needs is a function of the __________. A. cerebrum B. hypothalamus C. thalamus D. forebrain
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b
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All of the following are regulated by the hypothalamus except __________. body temperature hunger and thirst sex and mating behavior heart and blood vessel activity
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heart and blood vessel activity
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Aiding in emotional processing and arousal functions are functions of the __________. A. thalamus B. hypothalamus C. cerebrum D. forebrain
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a
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Integrating sensory information and neural functions is a function of the __________. A. forebrain B. cerebrum C. thalamus D. cerebellum
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b
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The back portion of the brainstem is called the __________. A. medulla B. cerebellum C. pons D. hypothalamus
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b
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Information processing is a function of the __________. A. medulla B. reticular formation C. hypothalamus D. cerebral cortex
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d
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Regulating unconscious biological functions is a function of the __________. A. medulla B. pons C. cerebrum D. cerebellum
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a
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The cerebellum helps in moderating both __________ and a person's ability to differentiate between various __________. A. feeling . . . sensations and emotions B. perception . . . sights and tastes C. breathing . . . tastes and smells D. emotion . . . sounds and textures
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d
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The __________ is the main control center for the autonomic nervous system. A. forebrain B. thalamus C. hypothalamus D. cerebrum
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c
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The __________ is a network of nerves located in the brainstem. A. reticular formation B. cerebral cortex C. hypothalamus D. medulla
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a
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Organizing sensory input that guides movement is a function of the __________. A. cerebellum B. pons C. medulla D. brainstem
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a
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The __________ receives information from the visual and auditory senses. A. forebrain B. midbrain C. hindbrain D. brainstem
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b