Brain

Question 1

The brain is protected by the skull and tough membranes called …………………………………………. . It is divided into two cerebral hemispheres connected by a bridge called the …………………………………………. . The outermost layer of the brain is called the cerebral cortex, which is responsible for …………………………………………. and decision-making. Important functions, such as breathing and swallowing, are controlled by the………………………………………….. which is found at the base of the brain where it meets the spinal cord. The cerebellum has a role in coordinating muscle activity and in maintaining …………………………………………. .

Answer 1

The brain is protected by the skull and tough membranes called meninges. It is divided into two cerebral hemispheres connected by a bridge called the corpus callosum. The outermost layer of the brain is called the cerebral cortex, which is responsible for thinking and decision-making. Important functions, such as breathing and swallowing, are controlled by the medulla oblongata which is found at the base of the brain where it meets the spinal cord. The cerebellum has a role in coordinating muscle activity and in maintaining balance.

Question 2

Name the part of the brain which controls breathing?

Answer 2

medulla

Question 3

What other processes in the body does the medulla control?

Answer 3

-heart rate/ rhythm
-blood pressure
-swallowing
-digestion

Question 4

identify part of the brain?

Answer 4

-cerebellum
-cerebral cortex
-corpus collosum
-hypothalamus
-medulla

Question 5

what does the Frontal lobe do?

Answer 5

The largest lobe of the brain, located in the front of the head, the frontal lobe is involved in personality characteristics, decision-making and movement. Recognition of smell usually involves parts of the frontal lobe. The frontal lobe contains Broca’s area, which is associated with speech ability.

Question 6

what does the Parietal lobe do?

Answer 6

The middle part of the brain, the parietal lobe helps a person identify objects and understand spatial relationships (where one’s body is compared with objects around the person). The parietal lobe is also involved in interpreting pain and touch in the body. The parietal lobe houses Wernicke’s area, which helps the brain understand spoken language.

Question 7

what does the Occipital lobe do?

Answer 7

The occipital lobe is the back part of the brain that is involved with vision.

Question 8

what does the Temporal lobe do?

Answer 8

The sides of the brain, temporal lobes are involved in short-term memory, speech, musical rhythm and some degree of smell recognition.