What part of the brain is in charge of these functions: timing, sequencing, language, motor, balance, & posture?
Cerebrum (Telecephalon)
What brain structure is made up of the gray cellular mantle (1-4mm thick) covering the entire surface of the cerebral hemispheres, grooves on the brain surface called "sulci"?
Cerebral Cortex
What is the function of the basal ganglia?
Motor & learning functions (no clear single function can be assigned to the basal ganglia.
What parts of the brain make up the limbic system?
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
What brain structure controls autonomic functions (breathing & heartbeat), relay nerve messages from the brain to the spinal cord, processing of inter-aural time differences for sound localization, controls sneeze-cough, swallow-, such-reflex, & vomiting?
Medulla Oblongata
TRUE or FALSE
The primary brain areas consists of the following: Cerebrum, Brainstem, & Cerebellum
TRUE
What brain areas make up the brain stem?
Medulla oblongata
Pons
Mid-brain
What part of the brain supports higher brain functions such as language, reading, & processes information?
Cerebral cortex
What brain area is made up of a network that extends from the lower brainstem up to the thalamus & controls autonomic & endocrine functions, alertness & sleep, & non-specific nuclei?
Reticular formation
What part of the brain is in charge of vision, hearing, eye movement, & body movement?
Mid-brain
What part of the brain is located in the temporal lobe & is involved with emotional regulation, learning & memory, & where unconscious traumatic memories (phobias & flashbacks) are likely stored?
a) Amygdala
b) Thalamus
c) Hippocampus
Explanation: The correct answer is a) Amygdala
This part of the brain is the major route for communication between the forebrain, spinal cord, & peripheral nerves. It also controls various functions including respiration, regulation of heart rhythms, blood pressure, & primary aspects of sound localization?
Brainstem
What area of the brain consists of 4 ventricles (right & left & 3rd & 4th ventricles) and are cavities in the brain filled with CSF (cerebro-spinal fluid)? Its function is to bathe & cushion the brain.
Ventricular system
This part of the brain is located in the temporal lobe & is involved in formation & consolidation of new long term memories particularly personal ones navigational memories.
Hippocampus
What part of the brain relays sensory information between the cerebellum & cerebrum & may have a role in dreaming?
Pons
What part of the brain is a collection of subcortical nuclei & its function is associated with motor & learning functions?
Basal ganglia
This part of the brain relay stations for nerve impulses carrying sensory information into the brain, & modulates sensory signals to & from the cortex.
Thalamus
What brain area is made up of a system of membranes that envelop the central nervous system comprised of 3 layers, the pia mater (inner), arachnoid (middle), & dura mater (outer). Its functions is the capillaries within the pia mater are responsible for nourishing the brain, & all 3 layers are protective.
The Meninges
What area of the brain is involved with the connection of the cortical regions within one hemisphere & the projection of fibers to or from the cortex to other structures?
Subcortical White Matter
What brain area is involved with the integration of sensory perception & motor output, proprioception, paying attention, & thinking?
Cerebellum
What is the function of the limbic system?
Motivation
Emotion
Memory
What part of the brain regulates metabolic processes & other autonomic activities, links the nervous system to the endocrine system by synthesizing & secreting neurohormones, hormonal regulation, homeostasis, hunger/thirst, motivation, body temperature, & circadian cycles?
