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Regions of the Brain Quiz: Name Parts and Their Functions

Quick, free brain areas quiz to test your knowledge. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Aidan UlianUpdated Aug 25, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
Paper art illustration of stylized brain cross section on coral background with labeled regions for a brain structure quiz

Use this regions of the brain quiz to match key areas to their functions and check your understanding. Questions cover lobes and major structures, with instant feedback to help you study smarter. For more practice, try the skull labeling quiz, explore cross-sectional views with the ct anatomy quiz, or broaden your knowledge with a regional anatomy quiz.

The cerebellum coordinates fine motor control and balance.
False
True
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The hippocampus controls balance and posture.
True
False
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The amygdala is critical for processing fear and threat-related emotions.
True
False
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Wernicke's area is located in the occipital lobe.
False
True
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Which lobe of the cerebral cortex primarily processes visual information?
Frontal lobe
Temporal lobe
Parietal lobe
Occipital lobe
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The thalamus functions mainly as a relay for most sensory information to the cortex (excluding olfaction).
False
True
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The corpus callosum connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres to allow interhemispheric communication.
False
True
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The pons serves as the primary center for hormone secretion into the bloodstream.
True
False
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Which structure is a major contributor to initiating and modulating voluntary movement via dopaminergic input?
Precuneus
Cingulate gyrus
Pineal gland
Basal ganglia
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Primary motor cortex is located on the postcentral gyrus.
False
True
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The inferior colliculus is primarily involved in visual reflexes.
True
False
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Which white matter tract connects Broca's and Wernicke's areas to support language repetition?
Uncinate fasciculus
Inferior longitudinal fasciculus
Corticospinal tract
Arcuate fasciculus
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The olfactory system first relays in the thalamus before reaching cortex.
False
True
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Which cortical area contains Heschl's gyrus?
Primary motor cortex
Primary somatosensory cortex
Primary auditory cortex
Primary visual cortex
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Which structure degenerates in Parkinson's disease leading to reduced dopamine in the striatum?
Substantia nigra pars compacta
Locus coeruleus
Habenula
Red nucleus
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Which limbic structure is most directly tied to reward prediction error signaling via dopamine?
Superior olive
Dentate nucleus
Ventral tegmental area (VTA)
Lateral geniculate nucleus
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Which network shows highest activity during rest and mind-wandering and includes medial prefrontal and posterior cingulate cortices?
Salience network
Frontoparietal control network
Dorsal attention network
Default mode network
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Which sulcus along the temporal lobe is specialized for perceiving biological motion and gaze direction?
Central sulcus
Superior temporal sulcus
Calcarine sulcus
Collateral sulcus
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Which brainstem level contains the decussation of the pyramids for the corticospinal tract?
Pons
Midbrain at level of superior colliculus
Caudal medulla
Rostral medulla near olive
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Which basal ganglia pathway increases thalamocortical drive to facilitate movement initiation?
Hyperdirect pathway
Vestibulospinal pathway
Indirect pathway
Direct pathway
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Major Brain Regions -

    Pinpoint the location and basic structure of key brain regions such as the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem to build foundational anatomical knowledge.

  2. Differentiate Brain Lobes -

    Distinguish between the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes by correlating each with its primary functions and characteristics.

  3. Match Structures to Functions -

    Connect specific brain structures to their roles in cognition, motor control, and sensory processing by completing interactive quiz questions.

  4. Recall Key Neuroanatomy Terms -

    Reinforce memory of essential anatomy vocabulary including gyri, sulci, and neural pathways through targeted quiz challenges.

  5. Assess Your Brain Function Knowledge -

    Evaluate your understanding of brain regions and functions, identifying strengths and areas for further study.

  6. Apply Knowledge to Exams and Trivia -

    Use your quiz performance to boost confidence and prepare effectively for biology exams or anatomy trivia competitions.

Cheat Sheet

  1. The Four Cerebral Lobes -

    The cerebrum's frontal, parietal, occipital and temporal lobes each handle unique tasks from decision-making to vision - critical for acing the parts of the brain quiz. Remember "FPOT" as a mnemonic (Frontal-Parietal-Occipital-Temporal) to speed recall during a brain regions quiz. MIT OpenCourseWare provides detailed cortex function maps to reinforce your study.

  2. Cerebellum Coordination -

    Often called the "little brain," the cerebellum fine-tunes balance, posture and motor learning - key topics in any brain structure quiz. A simple test: close your eyes and touch your nose to feel a cerebellar proprioceptive check. PubMed Central articles on cerebellar circuits offer academic depth for revision.

  3. Brainstem Essentials -

    The medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain regulate vital functions like breathing and heart rate - central to many brain function quiz questions. Use the mnemonic "My Pony Meditates" (Midbrain-Pons-Medulla) to lock in the sequence for a brain regions quiz. Johns Hopkins Medicine's neuroanatomy pages give authoritative clinical context.

  4. Limbic System and Emotions -

    The hippocampus, amygdala and hypothalamus form the limbic system that controls memory and emotion - core content for your anatomy of brain quiz. Recall "HIP-A-H" (HIPpocampus-Amygdala-Hypothalamus) to associate each region with its function. Harvard Medical School's neuroscience resources deepen your understanding of these circuits.

  5. Primary Cortical Homunculus -

    The precentral (motor) and postcentral (sensory) gyri map body regions onto the cortex, a frequent subject in brain function quiz items. Visualize the tiny homunculus sketch to remember which cortical area governs hand movement versus facial sensation. University of California neuroanatomy guides detail Brodmann areas 4 and 3,1,2 for exam prep.

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