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Which of the following is NOT a function of the forebrain?

  • A. To regulate blood pressure and heart rate
  • B. To perceive and interpret emotional responses like fear and anger
  • C. To perceive and interpret visual input from the eyes
  • D. To integrate voluntary movement
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The forebrain is primarily responsible for higher cognitive functions such as perception, interpretation, and integration of sensory information, emotional responses, and voluntary movements. Functions like regulating blood pressure and heart rate are mainly controlled by various structures in the brainstem, such as the medulla oblongata and the pons. Choices B, C, and D are all functions associated with the forebrain. Choice B relates to the limbic system, which is part of the forebrain responsible for emotional responses. Choice C corresponds to the occipital lobe in the forebrain, involved in processing visual information. Choice D involves the motor cortex and other areas in the forebrain that coordinate voluntary movements.