Question
Write the names of the five parts of the human brain with their functions.
Answer
Cerebrum:
- Responsible for conscious thought, memory, emotion, sensation, and voluntary movement.
Cerebellum:
- Coordinates and regulates muscle activity and balance.
Brainstem:
- Controls basic vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Thalamus:
- Acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate part of the cerebral cortex for further processing.
Hypothalamus:
- Regulates homeostasis by controlling body temperature, hunger, thirst, and hormone release.
