Match each of the terms with its function or description.
-Primary reflex center for the body
A)Brainstem
B)Hypothalamus
C)Thalamus
D)Cerebellum
E)Gyrus
F)Sulcus
G)Corpus callosum
H)Spinal cord
I)Occipital lobe
J)Temporal lobe

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The primary reflex center for the body is the spinal cord, which is responsible for executing reflex actions without requiring input from the brain.

Answer: A
 The brainstem is responsible for controlling several important functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Answer: B
 The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, circadian rhythms, and hormone production.

Answer: D
 The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating voluntary movement and maintaining balance and posture.

Answer: J
 The temporal lobe is responsible for processing auditory information and long-term memory.

Answer: I
 The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information.

Answer: C
 The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information entering the brain and sends it to the appropriate cortical areas for further processing.

Answer: G
 The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of the brain and allows for communication and coordination between them.

Answer: E
 A gyrus is a ridge on the brain's surface that increases surface area and allows for more neurons and synapses to fit within the limited space of the skull.

Answer: F
 A sulcus is a groove on the brain's surface that separates adjacent gyri and helps to divide the brain into functional regions.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Function or Description