Brain Structure/Function Flashcards
(45 cards)
What part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements?
Cerebellum
True or False: The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for auditory processing.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is associated with processing visual information.
occipital
What structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus callosum
Which part of the brain is involved in regulating emotions and memory?
Limbic system
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the frontal lobe? A) Decision making B) Memory C) Motor control D) Speech production
B) Memory
What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?
Processing sensory information
True or False: The temporal lobe is involved in processing sound and language.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the brain that regulates vital functions like heart rate and breathing.
medulla oblongata
Which brain region is known for its role in the sleep-wake cycle?
Hypothalamus
What is the primary role of the amygdala?
Emotion processing
Multiple choice: The basal ganglia are primarily involved in which of the following? A) Vision B) Movement C) Hearing D) Smell
B) Movement
What brain structure is essential for forming new memories?
Hippocampus
True or False: The brainstem is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is located at the back of the brain and is crucial for visual processing.
occipital
Which part of the brain is responsible for language comprehension?
Wernicke’s area
What is the function of Broca’s area?
Speech production
Multiple choice: The prefrontal cortex is involved in: A) Basic survival functions B) Emotional responses C) Complex cognitive behavior D) Sensory processing
C) Complex cognitive behavior
What is the role of the thalamus?
Relay sensory information to the cortex
True or False: The cerebellum is involved in maintaining balance and posture.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for regulating the autonomic nervous system.
hypothalamus
Which structure is involved in the processing of taste?
Insula
What is the main function of the sensory cortex?
Processing sensory input from the body
Multiple choice: Which brain area is primarily involved in decision making? A) Occipital lobe B) Frontal lobe C) Temporal lobe D) Cerebellum
B) Frontal lobe