Question

1. What are the 4 lobes of the brain? Know where they are located if given a picture of the brain.

2. Where is the cerebellum located in the brain? What is its’ function?
3. Where is the medulla oblongata located in the brain? What is its’ function?
4. Where is the thalamus located? What is its’ function?
5. Where is the brain steam located? What is its’ function?

Answer 1

1) Frontal lobe (towards the front), Parietal Lobe (Behind the frontal lobe), Occipital Lobe (towards the back of the brain), Temporal Lobe (Underneath the Parietal Lobe)

2) The cerebellum is underneath the occipital lobe. The cerebellum manages motor movement including balance and coordination.

3) The Medulla Oblongata is in the brain stem. It deals with involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate.

4) The thalamus is between the cerebral cortex and the midbrain. The thalamus manages sensory information.

5) The brain stem is at the base of the brain and continues downward to connect to the spinal cord. The brain stem relays information from the body and back.