Question

functions. the ____ controls heartbeat and breathing, while the __ keeps us alert and helps us fall asleep. the __ assists with breathing, heart rate, digestion, and rem sleep. the ____ helps control balance, movement, and coordination.
the limbic system is considered the ____ of the brain. the __ is the brains relay station, sending messages to different areas (except the sense of smell). the __ controls emotions like fear and anger. the __ regulates hunger, thirst, sex drive, and rage. the __ is the \master gland\ that triggers other glands to release hormones. the ____ is responsible for forming new memories.
the cerebrum is divided into the left and right ____. the __ lobe controls vision, while the __ lobe controls hearing and smell. the __ lobe is responsible for touch, taste, and processing sensory input. the ____ lobe is responsible for higher - level thinking, organization, moral decision - making, and personality.
the cns is essential because of ______, the brains ability to change and adapt after injury or experience. without the cns, humans could not survive, process information, or function in the world.

Explanation:

This question pertains to the functions and parts of the brain and central - nervous system (CNS). We fill in the blanks based on well - known knowledge in the field of human anatomy and physiology related to the brain. For example, the medulla oblongata controls heartbeat and breathing, the reticular formation helps with sleep and wakefulness, etc.

Answer:

medulla oblongata; reticular formation; pons; cerebellum; emotional center; thalamus; amygdala; hypothalamus; pituitary gland; hippocampus; hemispheres; occipital; temporal; parietal; frontal; neuroplasticity