Understanding the Brain

Appendix 4.03A

Student Handout

Understanding the Brain

Directions: Parts of the brain are listed in the box. Functions of brain parts are listed “1” through “10.” Label the parts of the brain diagram on the lines provided. For each function, list in the space provided the part of the brain that performs that function. Some parts of the brain may be used more than once.

1. Controls involuntary activities such as breathing ______

2. Directs motor activities ______

3. Releases hormones that control metabolism and sexual development ______

4. Controls the way emotions are expressed______

5. Secretes hormones that regulate growth ______

6. The cortex is the outer layer of this part of the brain ______

7. Coordinates the activities of the two sides of the body______

8. Controls simples reflexes that do not involve the brain______

9. Controls muscular coordination, balance, and posture______

10. Controls functions such as speech and memory______