brain Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
what are the 4 major parts of the brain?
A
cerebrum
diencephalon
cerebellum
brain stem
2
Q
what is the cerebrum?
A
sensory and otor area
3
Q
what is the cerebral cortex?
A
outer layer of the cerebrum
4
Q
what does the frontal lobe do?
A
executes, planning and movement
5
Q
what does the parietal lobe do?
A
sensory
somatosensory, spatial perception
6
Q
what does the temporal lobe do?
A
auditory and memory
7
Q
what does the occipital lobe do?
A
vision
8
Q
where do the cranial nerves arise from?
A
the brain
9
Q
where do the spinal nerves arise from?
A
the spinal cord
10
Q
what is the ganglia?
A
collections of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system
