AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of the brain interprets impulses from the senses?
A
midbrain
B
cerebrum
C
cerebellum
D
brainstem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thalamus: The thalamus is the relay center of the brain. It receives afferent impulses from sensory receptors located throughout the body and processes the information for distribution to the appropriate cortical area. It is also responsible for regulating consciousness and sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -The largest part of the brain, the cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature. Other areas of the cerebrum enable speech, judgment, thinking and reasoning, problem-solving, emotions and learning. Other functions relate to vision, hearing, touch and other senses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sensory nerve carries impulses from various parts of the body to the brain and the spinal cord whereas motor nerves carry impulses from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cerebrum represents one of the largest regions of the brain as seen in Fig. 3, and its functions are critical for survival. It is responsible for processing information associated with movement, smell, sensory perception, language, communication, memory, and learning.

Detailed explanation-5: -Your cerebrum sends the signals to the muscles in your arms, and your cerebellum helps calculate and control your movements, so your hand goes right to the pencil without missing. Your cerebellum not only manages conscious thoughts, but also planning and actions.

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