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Which of the following regions of the brain is the largest?

A
hindbrain
B
midbrain
C
forebrain
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The __________ receives information from the visual and auditory senses.

A
forebrain
B
midbrain
C
hindbrain
D
brainstem
3

Perceiving pain and assisting in regulating muscle reflexes, breathing, and arousal are all functions of the __________.

A
cerebral cortex
B
medulla
C
reticular formation
D
pons
4

Regulating unconscious biological functions is a function of the __________.

A
medulla
B
pons
C
cerebrum
D
cerebellum
5

Organizing sensory input that guides movement is a function of the __________.

A
cerebellum
B
pons
C
medulla
D
brainstem
6

The cerebellum helps in moderating both __________ and a person’s ability to differentiate between various __________.

A
feeling . . . sensations and emotions
B
perception . . . sights and tastes
C
breathing . . . tastes and smells
D
emotion . . . sounds and textures
7

The __________ is the innermost region of the brain.

A
forebrain
B
midbrain
C
hindbrain
D
brainstem
8

The __________ is a network of nerves located in the brainstem.

A
reticular formation
B
cerebral cortex
C
hypothalamus
D
medulla
9

The __________ is the main control center for the autonomic nervous system.

A
forebrain
B
thalamus
C
hypothalamus
D
cerebrum
10

All of the following are regulated by the medulla except __________.

A
breathing
B
swallowing and vomiting
C
coughing and sneezing
D
the fight-or-flight response

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