Match each of the terms with its function or description.
-Structure that controls balance and muscle coordination
A)Brainstem
B)Hypothalamus
C)Thalamus
D)Cerebellum
E)Gyrus
F)Sulcus
G)Corpus callosum
H)Spinal cord
I)Occipital lobe
J)Temporal lobe

Question

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The cerebellum controls balance and muscle coordination.

Answer: A
 The brainstem controls basic vital functions such as breathing and heart rate, as well as coordination of motor movements.

Answer: B
 The hypothalamus regulates functions such as body temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Answer: H
 The spinal cord is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Answer: I
 The occipital lobe processes visual information.

Answer: J
 The temporal lobe is involved in auditory processing and memory formation.

Answer: E
 A gyrus is a ridge on the surface of the brain.

Answer: F
 A sulcus is a groove on the surface of the brain.

Answer: G
 The corpus callosum is a band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing communication between them.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Function or Description