Brain Matters: Chapter 2

5 Questions | By Rjc288 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Total Attempts: 191

Welcome to the self-check quiz for Chapter 2. When you are finished taking the quiz you can return to the video chapters page of the course website by clicking here.

Questions and Answers

1.

Which structure controls automatic functions like heart rate and blood pressure?
- A.
  
  Brain Stem
- B.
  
  Cerebellum
- C.
  
  Diencephalon
- D.
  
  Hippocampus
2.

Which structure is involved in calibrating and fine-tuning ongoing movement?
- A.
  
  Brain Stem
- B.
  
  Cerebellum
- C.
  
  Diencephalon
- D.
  
  Hippocampus
3.

Which structure helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle by producing melatonin?
- A.
  
  Brain Stem
- B.
  
  Pineal Gland
- C.
  
  Hypothalamus
- D.
  
  Thalamus
4.

The hypothalamus is involved in what function?
- A.
  
  Secretion of Melatonin
- B.
  
  Regulation of Thirst
- C.
  
  Emotional Expression
- D.
  
  Motor Coordination
5.

Which structure is the relay station for sensory signals (except smell) to the cortex?
- A.
  
  Pineal gland
- B.
  
  Hypothalamus
- C.
  
  Thalamus
- D.
  
  Hippocampus

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