Brain Structure/Function Flashcards

(45 cards)

1
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What part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements?

A

Cerebellum

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2
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True or False: The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for auditory processing.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is associated with processing visual information.

A

occipital

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4
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What structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

A

Corpus callosum

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5
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Which part of the brain is involved in regulating emotions and memory?

A

Limbic system

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6
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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

A

B) Memory

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7
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What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?

A

Processing sensory information

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8
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True or False: The temporal lobe is involved in processing sound and language.

A

True

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9
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the brain that regulates vital functions like heart rate and breathing.

A

medulla oblongata

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10
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Which brain region is known for its role in the sleep-wake cycle?

A

Hypothalamus

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11
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What is the primary role of the amygdala?

A

Emotion processing

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12
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Multiple choice: The basal ganglia are primarily involved in which of the following? A) Vision B) Movement C) Hearing D) Smell

A

B) Movement

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13
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What brain structure is essential for forming new memories?

A

Hippocampus

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14
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True or False: The brainstem is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning.

A

False

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15
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Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is located at the back of the brain and is crucial for visual processing.

A

occipital

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16
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Which part of the brain is responsible for language comprehension?

A

Wernicke’s area

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17
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What is the function of Broca’s area?

A

Speech production

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18
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Multiple choice: The prefrontal cortex is involved in: A) Basic survival functions B) Emotional responses C) Complex cognitive behavior D) Sensory processing

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C) Complex cognitive behavior

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19
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What is the role of the thalamus?

A

Relay sensory information to the cortex

20
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True or False: The cerebellum is involved in maintaining balance and posture.

21
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for regulating the autonomic nervous system.

22
Q

Which structure is involved in the processing of taste?

23
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What is the main function of the sensory cortex?

A

Processing sensory input from the body

24
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Multiple choice: Which brain area is primarily involved in decision making? A) Occipital lobe B) Frontal lobe C) Temporal lobe D) Cerebellum

A

B) Frontal lobe

25
Which part of the brain is crucial for emotional regulation?
Limbic system
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True or False: The occipital lobe is located in the front of the brain.
False
27
Fill in the blank: The _______ helps control the body's sleep patterns.
hypothalamus
28
What is the function of the anterior cingulate cortex?
Regulating emotions and decision-making
29
Multiple choice: Which of the following structures is involved in motor control? A) Hippocampus B) Amygdala C) Basal ganglia D) Thalamus
C) Basal ganglia
30
What is the primary role of the brainstem?
Control of basic life functions
31
True or False: The left hemisphere of the brain is typically associated with logical reasoning and language.
True
32
Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is located above the temporal lobe and is involved in sensory processing.
parietal
33
Which brain region is associated with the experience of pleasure?
Nucleus accumbens
34
What is the role of the cerebellum in movement?
Fine-tuning and coordination of movements
35
Multiple choice: Which lobe is primarily responsible for processing auditory information? A) Frontal lobe B) Parietal lobe C) Temporal lobe D) Occipital lobe
C) Temporal lobe
36
True or False: The right hemisphere is more involved in creative tasks.
True
37
Fill in the blank: The _______ is involved in the regulation of hunger and thirst.
hypothalamus
38
What is the function of the visual cortex?
Processing visual information
39
Multiple choice: Which structure is primarily associated with long-term memory? A) Cerebellum B) Hippocampus C) Thalamus D) Amygdala
B) Hippocampus
40
True or False: The frontal lobe is responsible for processing sensory information.
False
41
Fill in the blank: The _______ is crucial for regulating body temperature.
hypothalamus
42
What is the primary function of the corpus callosum?
Connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain
43
Multiple choice: Which area is primarily responsible for voluntary muscle movements? A) Cerebellum B) Motor cortex C) Sensory cortex D) Occipital lobe
B) Motor cortex
44
True or False: The limbic system includes structures such as the amygdala and hippocampus.
True
45
Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe is associated with problem-solving and planning.
frontal