neuroanatomy Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the primary function of the cerebellum?
Coordination of movement and balance
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information?
Somatosensory cortex
True or False: The hippocampus is primarily involved in memory formation.
True
What is the main function of the hypothalamus?
Regulation of body temperature, hunger, and thirst
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness?
Reticular activating system
What is the function of the corpus callosum?
Connects the two hemispheres of the brain and facilitates communication between them
What is the primary role of the frontal lobe?
Higher cognitive functions such as decision making and problem solving
Which part of the brain is responsible for motor control?
Primary motor cortex
True or False: The brainstem is responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.
True
What is the function of the amygdala?
Processing emotions, especially fear and aggression
Which part of the brain is responsible for visual processing?
Visual cortex
True or False: The parietal lobe is primarily involved in processing sensory information.
True
What is the primary function of the medulla oblongata?
Regulation of vital functions such as breathing and heart rate
Which part of the brain is responsible for language processing?
Broca’s area
True or False: The occipital lobe is responsible for auditory processing.
False
What is the main function of the thalamus?
Relay station for sensory information to the cerebral cortex
Which part of the brain is responsible for emotional regulation?
Limbic system
True or False: The temporal lobe is primarily involved in memory and language.
True
What is the function of the basal ganglia?
Regulation of voluntary motor movements
Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and posture?
Vestibular system
True or False: The prefrontal cortex is involved in decision making and social behavior.
True
What is the primary role of the limbic system?
Emotional processing and memory formation
Which part of the brain is responsible for executive functions and impulse control?
Prefrontal cortex
True or False: The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for higher brain functions.
True
