The Brain

4. this is the name given to the part of the cerebral cortex that processes information taken in by your ears
9. the bridge across hemispheres, enabling communication between the two
12. this helps control arousal and if electrically stimulated in a sleeping person, he/she will instantly awaken
14. this is the name given to the part of the cerebral cortex that provides instructions to your body to move your muscles
15. we're usually not conscious of its functioning, but without it our heart wouldn't beat and we wouldn't breathe
17. eating, drinking and other basic biological functions are regulated by this brain structure
19. in close contact with the hypothalamus, this is the master gland of the endocrine system
21. one of four, this is where you can find the motor cortex

1. if you're having trouble making decisions, planning or even thinking about the correct answer to this prompt, it might be because this is still undeveloped in your brain
2. one of four, this is where you can find the visual cortex
3. incoming sensory messages from the eyes, ears, skin and mouth are routed through here and directed to their proper brain area
5. extending from the rear of the brainstem, this 'little brain' helps us stay balanced and enables nonverbal learning and memory
6. this is the name given to the part of the cerebral cortex that processes information taken in by your eyes
7. one of four, this is where you can find the auditory cortex
8. this is the name given to the part of the cerebral cortex that is activated when something brushes up against your skin
10. its primary function is consolidating (encoding) new memories
11. located on the brain stem, this serves many functions including connecting the cerebellum to the higher regions of the brain and regulating sleep and arousal
13. afraid or angry? this must be doing its job
16. one of four, this is where you can find the sensory cortex
18. multiple sub-cortical (below the cortex) brain structures are included in this system related to emotion
20. this is basically the extension of your spinal cord as it swells and enters your skull and in general, along with its various structures, it is responsible for basic autonomic functions