Brain Localization and Neurotransmission Quiz

Amygdala

Amygdala

Linked to emotion, especially towards fear, anger, aggression, and hostility.

Cerebellum

Coordinates voluntary movement, balance, motor skills, and muscle coordination. Known as the "Little Brain" at rear of brainstem.

Hypothalamus

Controls maintenance functions such as eating, governs the endocrine system, and is linked to emotion and reward. The hypothalamus also governs the amount of fear, thirst, sexual drive, and aggression we feel

Medulla

Major part of the brain stem. It focuses on localizing in breathing and heart rate.

Motor Cortex

Generates signals to direct the movement of the body.

Pons

Works with the cerebellum to help coordinate movement, balance, and posture along with sleep control. Regulates respiration and auditory information.

Reticular Formation

Helps control arousal (awake/asleep) and attention/habituation.

Sensory Cortex

The area of the brain that is responsible for receiving and processing sensory information.

Thalamus

Relays messages between the lower brain centers/sensory organs to the cerebral cortex.

• Known as the "sensory switchboard"

• Reroute signals; think ATL Airport

Visual Cortex

The visual processing areas of cortex in the occipital and temporal lobes.