Which Part of the Forebrain Is the Size of a Grape

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which part of the forebrain is the size of a grape but is considered the master control center for emotion and many basic motives?

• A)thalamus
• B)hypothalamus
• C)corpus callosum
• D)cerebellum

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Definitions:

Survival Drives

Basic, instinctual urges or motivations that drive individuals to fulfill their essential needs, such as food, safety, and reproduction.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an immense number of bodily functions, including temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and the release of other hormones within the body.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.