Free Science Worksheets| The Nervous System - Adanna Dill - Free Printable

Let’s break this down step by step.

We’re looking at a diagram of the brain with three labeled parts: A, B, and C. Each has a clue about its function:

- A is called the “Control Center”
- B handles “Higher processes”
- C manages “Physical coordination”

Now let’s match these to real brain parts:

1. The part that controls basic life functions like breathing, heart rate, etc. — that’s the brainstem. It’s often called the “control center” because it runs automatic stuff you don’t think about. So → A = Brainstem

2. The part responsible for thinking, learning, memory, decision-making — that’s the cerebrum (or cerebral cortex). That’s where “higher processes” happen. So → B = Cerebrum

3. The part that helps with balance, fine motor skills, and coordinating movements — that’s the cerebellum. That matches “physical coordination.” So → C = Cerebellum

Now, for the second part: naming which part controls each activity.

1. Tasting a hamburger → Taste is processed in the cerebrum (specifically sensory areas), so → Cerebrum

2. Artistic ability → Creativity, imagination, visual-spatial skills — all higher brain functions → Cerebrum

3. Kicking a soccer ball → This requires coordinated movement, timing, balance → Cerebellum

4. Rate of breathing → Automatic control, done without thinking → Brainstem

5. Tying your shoes → Fine motor skill, hand-eye coordination → Cerebellum

Double-checking:
- Brainstem = vital automatic functions ✔
- Cerebrum = thinking, senses, creativity ✔
- Cerebellum = movement coordination ✔

All makes sense!

Final Answer:
A. Brainstem
B. Cerebrum
C. Cerebellum

1. Cerebrum
2. Cerebrum
3. Cerebellum
4. Brainstem
5. Cerebellum