The Part of the Brain That Exerts More Control Over

question 108

Multiple Choice

The part of the brain that exerts more control over autonomic functioning than any other part is the

• A) cerebellum.
• B) hypothalamus.
• C) cerebral cortex.
• D) thalamus.

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Definitions:

Memories

Stored information in the brain resulting from learning and experience, influencing behavior and decision-making.

Synapses

Junctions where neurons communicate with each other or with other types of cells, allowing for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals across the nervous system.

Vertebrate Brain

The central nervous system component of vertebrates, including humans, responsible for processing sensory information and coordinating behavior.

Evolutionary History

The chronology of the development and diversification of organisms and their genetic traits over geological time.