Multiple Choice
What is a function of the association areas of the frontal lobes?
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12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
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Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
A
Medulla oblongata
B
Cerebrum
C
Cerebellum
D
Thalamus
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Identify the main function of each brain part listed in the options: Medulla oblongata, Cerebrum, Cerebellum, and Thalamus.
Understand that the Medulla oblongata is primarily responsible for autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate.
Recognize that the Cerebrum is involved in higher brain functions, including thought and action.
Note that the Thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.
Learn that the Cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination, making it the correct answer.
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