Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-accomplishes final sensory perception
A)cerebellum
B)hypothalamus
C)brain stem
D)basal nuclei
E)cerebral cortex

Question

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The cerebral cortex is responsible for final sensory perception.

Answer: A
 The cerebellum is not associated with final sensory perception, but it is involved in coordinating movement, balance, and posture.

Answer: C
 The brain stem controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate, and plays a role in relaying sensory and motor information.

Answer: D
 The basal nuclei (also called basal ganglia) are involved in motor control and learning.

Answer: B
 The hypothalamus is involved in regulating a variety of physiological functions, including hunger, thirst, body temperature, and circadian rhythms, among others.

Match These Brain Structures, Labelled A