Problem
A. Which three of the following brain structures do you consider to be most important for your daily functioning? Describe the function of these three structures and explain why they are important in your opinion.
Brain structure choices:
a) pons
b) medulla
c) cerebellum
d) reticular formation
e) tectum/tegmentum
f) thalamus
g) hypothalamus
h) hippocampus
i) amygdala
j) basal ganglia
k) pituitary gland
l) corpus callosum
m) occipital lobe
n) parietal lobe
o) temporal lobe
p) frontal lobe
B. What are some implications of what would happen if these structures were damaged or not functioning properly? How do you think your ability to function on a daily basis would change?