Mod. 2

Question 1

Which of the following characteristics differ between human brains and brains of other mammals?

Answer 1

Overall brain size

Question 2

The midbrain, pons, and medullas are all part of the?

Answer 2

Brainstem

Question 3

The midbrain is important for

Answer 3

Reflexive orienting to visual and auditory stimuli

Question 4

Which of the following regions is involved in well-learned movements, balance, and postural control?

Answer 4

The cerebellum

Question 5

Which region of them the brain is known as the relay station/filter for sensory info?

Answer 5

The thalamus

Question 6

In the picture, what are regions 1 & 2

Answer 6

1) Cerebellum
2) Hypothalamus

Question 7

What does the central sulcus do?

Answer 7

Separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.

Question 8

The primary motor cortex is found in which lobe?

Answer 8

The frontal lobe

Question 9

The limbic system is involved in?

Answer 9

Emotions

Question 10

What helps stabilize and protect the CNS?

Answer 10

The meninges