Brain Fuctions + Daily Life

When I wake up, what part of my brain helps me become alert?

Reticular formation

When I open my eyes, what part of my brain helps me see my surroundings?

Occipital lobe

When I stretch, what part of my brain controls my body movements?

Motor cortex

When I get out of bed, what part of my brain helps me keep balance?

Cerebellum

When I plan my outfit, what part of my brain helps me make decisions?

Frontal lobe

When I remember what class I have first, what part of my brain is active?

Hippocampus

When I feel hungry, what part of my brain tells me it’s time to eat?

Hypothalamus

When I smell breakfast, what part of my brain helps me recognize the scent?

Olfactory bulb

When I taste food, what part of my brain processes the flavor?

Gustatory cortex

When I enjoy my meal, what neurotransmitter makes it feel rewarding?

Dopamine

When I feel happy or calm, what part of my brain helps process that emotion?

Amygdala

When I listen to music, what part of my brain helps me recognize sounds?

Temporal lobe

When I talk to someone, what part of my brain helps me form words?

Broca’s area

When I understand what someone says, what part of my brain helps process language?

Wernicke’s area

When I brush my teeth, what part of my brain helps coordinate movement?

Parietal lobe

When I focus on my reflection, what part of my brain helps me see clearly?

Visual cortex

When I check the time, what part of my brain helps me plan what’s next?

Frontal lobe

When I walk to the car, what part of my brain helps control my steps?

Cerebellum

When I drive, what part of my brain helps me see the road?

Occipital lobe

When I stay in my lane, what part of my brain judges space and distance?

Parietal lobe

When I stay calm in traffic, what part of my brain controls my emotions?

Prefrontal cortex

When I remember directions, what part of my brain helps recall the route?

Hippocampus

When I solve a small problem, what part of my brain helps me think it through?

Frontal lobe

When I feel stressed, what part of my brain reacts to the situation?

Amygdala

When I take a deep breath, what part of my brain controls my breathing?

Brainstem

When I talk to a friend, what neurons help me read their emotions?

Mirror neurons

When I laugh, what system connects joy and social bonding?

Limbic system

When I learn something new in class, what part of my brain stores the memory?

Hippocampus

When I concentrate on my work, what part of my brain keeps me focused? 

Prefrontal cortex

When I make a mistake, what part of my brain helps me notice it?

Anterior cingulate cortex

When I repeat a skill, what part of my brain helps turn it into a habit?

Basal ganglia

When I study, what happens to my neurons?

They form stronger connections

When I feel tired, what part of my brain helps control sleep cycles?

Hypothalamus

When I dream, what systems create images and feelings?

Limbic system and visual areas

When I wake up the next morning, what happens in my brain?

All these brain parts work together again