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PSYCH test brain
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Frontal Lobe of Cortex | Makes decisions, solves problems, etc. |
| Pituitary Gland | Influences growth, metabolism, maturation. |
| Temporal Lobe of Cortex | Processes auditory information, supports long-term memory, and helps comprehend spoken words. |
| Pons | Regulates sleep cycles. |
| Medulla Oblongata | Controls respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, and other bodily functions. |
| Parietal Lobe of Cortex | Processes bodily sensations and spatial relationships. |
| Facilitates communication between the two brain hemispheres. | |
| Occipital Lobe of Cortex | Contains the brain's visual center (located in the posterior cerebral hemisphere). |
| Cerebellum (mini-brain) | Coordinates complex voluntary muscle movements. |
| Spinal Cord | Plays a role in body reflexes; essential for the limbic system to function. |
| Amygdala (Limbic System) | Monitors environment for threats; produces fear, anger, and relief after fear. |
| Hypothalamus (Limbic System) | Regulates eating, drinking, sexual behavior; involved in stress response. |
| Septum (Limbic System) | Inhibits sexual and aggressive behaviors. |
| Hippocampus | Encodes new memories. |