1.1.2 Functions of Brain Structures

• Brain structures are the different regions and compartments of the brain.
• Brain structures contribute to overall cognitive and physical processes.
• The cerebrum controls higher cognitive processes like thinking, memory, and language.
• What does the cerebellum coordinate?

  Movement and balance
• The cerebellum coordinates movement and maintains balance.
• Order the brain structures from highest to lowest in terms of cognitive complexity.

  1️⃣ Cerebrum

  2️⃣ Cerebellum

  3️⃣ Brainstem
• Which brain structure controls higher cognitive processes like thinking, memory, and language?

  Cerebrum
• The cerebellum coordinates movement and maintains balance.
• The brainstem regulates basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and consciousness.
• Match the brain structure with its primary function:

  Cerebrum ↔️ Thinking, memory, language

  Cerebellum ↔️ Coordinates movement and balance

  Brainstem ↔️ Regulates breathing and heart rate
• What is the primary function of the cerebrum?

  Controls higher cognitive processes
• The cerebellum coordinates movement and maintains balance.
• The brainstem regulates basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and consciousness.
• Match the brain structure with its primary function:

  Cerebrum ↔️ Controls thinking and language

  Cerebellum ↔️ Maintains balance and coordination

  Brainstem ↔️ Regulates breathing and heart rate
• What higher cognitive processes does the cerebrum control?

  Thinking, memory, language
• The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and maintaining balance.
• The brainstem regulates basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.
• Match each brain structure with its primary function:

  Cerebrum ↔️ Higher cognitive processes

  Cerebellum ↔️ Movement coordination

  Brainstem ↔️ Regulates basic life functions
• Which brain structure sends motor commands to the cerebellum?

  Cerebrum
• Order the structures of the brain based on their interaction in cognitive and physical processes:

  1️⃣ Brainstem sends sensory input to the cerebrum

  2️⃣ Cerebrum processes sensory information

  3️⃣ Cerebrum sends commands to the cerebellum

  4️⃣ Cerebellum refines motor commands
• The cerebellum refines motor commands to ensure precise movement.
• The interdependence of brain structures ensures coherent thought processes.
• What cognitive processes are impaired by damage to the cerebrum?

  Thinking, memory, language
• Damage to the cerebellum can lead to loss of coordination and balance.
• Brainstem damage can result in coma or death.